Windmill Hill is in Princes Risborough and in Buckinghamshire district. HP27 0EP is located in the The Risboroughs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, HP27 0EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP27 0EX, HP27 0EY, HP27 0ET, HP27 0EJ, HP27 9EF, HP27 9DA, HP27 0EE, HP27 0EN, HP27 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP27 0EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 HP27 0EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 26.1% | 32% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 53.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 52.9% | 48.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 41.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around HP27 0EP this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 50.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 88.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 88.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Hill was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the The Risboroughs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Hill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in The Risboroughs and the 680th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-11-26 | £729,803 |
| 22 Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2022-06-13 | £828,993 |
| 12 Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-11-04 | £906,064 |
| 8 Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-11-04 | £783,479 |
| 7 Windmill Hill, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-02-26 | £784,564 |
HP27 0EP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP27 0EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Primary School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY | 1out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Peters Lane , HP27 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwick Church of England Combined School Walnut Tree Lane , Longwick HP27 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Main Road , Lacey Green HP27 0PL | 3out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Kimble Church of England School Church Lane , Great Kimble HP17 9TH | 4out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough School Merton Road , HP27 0DR | 1out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin House School Station Road , Little KImble HP17 0XP | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connexions Cafe | Elim Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street | 619 yd | |
| Villa Bianca | 1 - 3 Bell Street, Princes Risborough | 620 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 High Street, Princes Risborough | 853 yd | |
| La Crepe Escape | 23 High Street, Princes Risborough | 858 yd | |
| The Crew Café Limited | Risborough Community Centre, Stratton Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird In Hand | Station Road, Princes Risborough | 454 yd | |
| The Bell Public House | The Bell, 21 - 23 Bell Street | 620 yd | |
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club | Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough | 781 yd | |
| Risborough Rangers Football Club | Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough | 781 yd | |
| The Whiteleaf Cross Public House | The Whiteleaf Cross, Market Square | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden House | Golden House, 62 Wycombe Road | 271 yd | |
| Flame & Stone Pizza | 14 High Street, Princes Risborough | 846 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 46 High Street, Princes Risborough | 883 yd | |
| Grub Shack | 74 High Street, Princes Risborough | 914 yd | |
| Princes Fish And Chips | 2 Market Square, Princes Risborough | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1 - 3 Bell Street, Princes Risborough | 620 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 11 Bell Street, Princes Risborough | 667 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks And Spencer Simply Food, Horns Lane | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Longwick Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earle Mitchell Recreation Ground Upper Icknield Way | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Princes Risborough School MERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Princes Risborough Methodist Church BELL STREET | 609 yd | |
| Windsor Playing Fields - Princes Risborough Cricket Club Horsenden Lane | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Orwindsor Playing Fields - Risbough Rangers Football Club RISBOROUGH RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB RISBOROUGH RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB HORSENDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Risborough Springs Swim & Fitness Centre WADES PARK WADES PARK STRATTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Wades Park WADES PARK WADES PARK STRATTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.