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HP13

HIGH WYCOMBE

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP13 covers HIGH WYCOMBE in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £388,896
1yr change ▲ 0.1%
Crime 41% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£388,896

▲ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

36% above national avg

Crime Rate

114.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

Property Prices in HP13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP13 is £388,896, which is 32% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP13 cost 35.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP13 have risen 0.1% 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 £631,821 212
Semi-detached £415,572 589
Terraced £370,590 274
Flat £232,502 443
All types £388,896 1549

5-Year Price History

£386K £387K £388K £389K £391K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP13

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

With 114.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP13 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
41.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
26.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP13 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bowerdean Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Ash Hill Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Highworth Combined School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Godstowe Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi
The Disraeli School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

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 HP13 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP13 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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HP13 — HIGH WYCOMBE

Area Summary

HP13 (HIGH WYCOMBE) offers above-average property prices (£388,896, 36% above national average), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP13 HIGH WYCOMBE

What is the average house price in HP13 HIGH WYCOMBE?
The average house price in HP13 (HIGH WYCOMBE) is £388,896, based on 1549 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 36% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.1% over the past year.
Is HP13 HIGH WYCOMBE a safe area to live?
Crime in HP13 is above the national average (114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP13 HIGH WYCOMBE?
The population of HP13 (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 HP13?
The average broadband download speed in HP13 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP13 HIGH WYCOMBE?
There are 13 schools in or near HP13. 8% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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