High Street is in Prestwood, Great Missenden and in Buckinghamshire district. HP16 9HF is located in the Great Missenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP16 9HD, HP16 9HB, HP16 9HA, HP16 9EZ, HP16 9EX, HP16 9EY, HP16 0PW, HP16 9DU, HP16 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP16 9HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP16 9HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 25.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 56.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.9% | 55.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 32.9% | 9.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 43.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% higher than the Great Missenden average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
High Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden and the 745th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-14 | £423,680 |
| 133 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2015-03-26 | £548,426 |
| 137 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2009-12-21 | £437,160 |
| 145 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-11-27 | £448,448 |
| 133 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2004-09-01 | £578,824 |
HP16 9HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Junior School Clare Road , Prestwood HP16 0NR | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwood Infant School Moat Lane , Prestwood HP16 9DF | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Missenden CofE Combined School Church Street , HP16 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speen CofE VA School Flowers Bottom Lane , Speen HP27 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kingshill Combined School Windsor Lane , Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Misbourne School Misbourne Drive , HP16 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway School 1 High Street , HP16 9AA | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Missenden Abbey Adult Education College , HP16 0BD | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Corner School Great Kingshill , HP15 6LP | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry at 51 | 51 High Street, Prestwood | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Tree Public House | High Street, Prestwood | 36 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathila Tandoori | 6C Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road | 42 yd | |
| Prestwood Plaice | 6 Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Wycombe Road, Prestwood | 140 yd | |
| Co-op | 103 - 107 High Street, Prestwood | 152 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Junior School CLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Prestwood Common WRIGHTS LANE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Prestwood Recreation Ground RIMINGTON RIMINGTON NAIRDWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Sprinters Leisure Centre PRESTWOOD SPORTS CENTRE PRESTWOOD SPORTS CENTRE HONOR END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 940 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.