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HP12

HIGH WYCOMBE

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP12 encompasses HIGH WYCOMBE and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £397,225
1yr change ▼ 15.3%
Crime 4% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£397,225

▼ 15.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% above national avg

Crime Rate

84.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

323 Mbps

Property Prices in HP12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP12 is £397,225, which is 31% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP12 cost 38.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP12 have fallen 15.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £537,327 133
Semi-detached £400,326 233
Terraced £343,289 96
Flat £217,005 242
All types £397,225 742

5-Year Price History

£367K £385K £403K £421K £439K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

HP12 has a crime rate of 84.3 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
30.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP12 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Cressex Community School Secondary Not inspected mi
Castlefield School Primary Not inspected mi
Chiltern Wood School Other Not inspected mi
Millbrook Combined School Primary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

40

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP12 are 323.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP12 is collected by Hemel Hempstead Council. The Band D rate is £2,236/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP12 — HIGH WYCOMBE

Area Summary

HP12 (HIGH WYCOMBE) offers above-average property prices (£397,225, 38% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (323 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP12 HIGH WYCOMBE

What is the average house price in HP12 HIGH WYCOMBE?
The average house price in HP12 (HIGH WYCOMBE) is £397,225, based on 742 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.3% over the past year.
Is HP12 HIGH WYCOMBE a safe area to live?
Crime in HP12 is close to the national average at 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP12 HIGH WYCOMBE?
The population of HP12 (HIGH WYCOMBE) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 40 years. 65% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP12?
The average broadband download speed in HP12 is 323 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP12 HIGH WYCOMBE?
There are 9 schools in or near HP12. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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