Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP27 0HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	49%	-3.7%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	47.3%	51%	3.7%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.7%	37.2%	6.5%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	44%	-4.2%	44.2%	-0.2%
Separated	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.7%	9.6%	0.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	11%	7.3%	-3.7%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.6%	42.1%	-1.5%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	37.7%	37.5%	-0.2%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	11.7%	12.3%	0.6%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	5.9%	6.5%	0.6%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.5%	20.1%	-18.4%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	12.8%	1.8%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	12.8%	-1.9%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	12.8%	4.5%	5.3%	7.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.5%	14.6%	9.1%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	23.7%	7.2%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	5.5%	3.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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%	4.2%	4.2%	2.7%	1.5%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.8%	1.1%
White	88.6%	91.6%	3.0%	81.4%	10.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	93%	93.1%	0.1%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	92.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.1%	5.7%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.8%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	5.3%	6.5%	-1.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the The Risboroughs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in The Risboroughs and the 495th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP27 0HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Road are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP27 0HG

Average Price
£479,665

Semi-Detached
£476,126

Terraced
£436,007

Detached
£565,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£492,485

Semi-Detached
£490,596

Terraced
£443,315

Detached
£563,377

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2022-03-01	£495,532
Retreat Lodge Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-03-16	£562,985
1 Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2020-09-11	£514,247
5 Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2018-11-16	£435,154
28 Highfield Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£379,950	2017-08-30	£446,085

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP27 0HG

Employment

HP27 0HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Princes Risborough Primary School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY	1out of 4	405 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Peters Lane , HP27 9LZ	3out of 4	890 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longwick Church of England Combined School Walnut Tree Lane , Longwick HP27 9SJ	3out of 4	2,872 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Kimble Church of England School Church Lane , Great Kimble HP17 9TH	4out of 4	2,978 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	4,383 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Princes Risborough School Merton Road , HP27 0DR	1out of 4	816 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Griffin House School Station Road , Little KImble HP17 0XP	- not rated	3,347 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eaves Court	The Retreat, Princes Risborough	252 yd
Crumbs Too	2 High Street, Princes Risborough	411 yd
New Cinnamon Lounge	32 High Street, Princes Risborough	411 yd
Costa Coffee	18 High Street, Princes Risborough	419 yd
La Crepe Escape	23 High Street, Princes Risborough	449 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Whiteleaf Cross Public House	The Whiteleaf Cross, Market Square	479 yd
The Bell Public House	The Bell, 21 - 23 Bell Street	686 yd
The Red Lion Public House	The Red Lion, Upper Icknield Way	1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	46 High Street, Princes Risborough	416 yd
Flame & Stone Pizza	14 High Street, Princes Risborough	422 yd
Grub Shack	74 High Street, Princes Risborough	441 yd
Princes Fish And Chips	2 Market Square, Princes Risborough	479 yd
Wonder Wok	4 Centre Parade, Place Farm Way	675 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Marks And Spencer Simply Food, Horns Lane	409 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Longwick Road	541 yd
The Co-Op	11 Bell Street, Princes Risborough	629 yd
Morrisons Daily	1 - 3 Bell Street, Princes Risborough	686 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Princes Risborough Lawn Tennis Club ST. TERESAS CLOSE	tennis courts	134 yd
Princes Risborough Primary School WELLINGTON AVENUE	grass pitches	511 yd
Princes Risborough Methodist Church BELL STREET		706 yd
Peters Lane TANGLEWOOD TANGLEWOOD PETERS LANE	grass pitches	725 yd
Princes Risborough School MERTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	771 yd
Wades Park WADES PARK WADES PARK STRATTON ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
Risborough Springs Swim & Fitness Centre WADES PARK WADES PARK STRATTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	854 yd
Mollins Sports Ground (Closed) Mill Lane	grass pitches	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.01 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.