Living in HP12, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP12 in Buckinghamshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Buckinghamshire: £490,508, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around HP12
90 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £105,000 to £800,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 NEW ROAD, HP12 4LA | semi-detached | £398,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 35 BOOKERHILL ROAD, HP12 4EY | flat-maisonette | £247,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 3 32 BOOKER LANE, HP12 3UZ | flat-maisonette | £290,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 25A CARRINGTON ROAD, HP12 3HY | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 215 RUTLAND AVENUE, HP12 3LN | semi-detached | £436,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 9 FIVE ACRE WOOD, HP12 4LD | detached | £435,000 | 2026-03-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 70% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Wycombe High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| John Hampden Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Oakridge School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Abbey View Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
13 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Godstowe Preparatory School, The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School, Wycombe Abbey.
All 3 fee-paying schools near HP12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Buckinghamshire New University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.8% |
| Professional occupations | 14.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
341 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about HP12
What is the average house price in HP12?
The average sold price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HP12?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP12?
The median of 90 recorded sales around central HP12 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £105,000 to £800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP12?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP12, and 70% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP12?
341 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HP12 at risk of flooding?
Central HP12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HP12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 70% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 341 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP12 safe?
341 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HP12 or HP11, HP12 or HP13, HP12 or HP14.
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