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About

Micklefield is a residential neighbourhood situated within the larger town of High Wycombe. The area is characterised by its post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built from the 1930s onwards. It functions mainly as a commuter suburb, with local shopping parades providing everyday amenities for residents.

The area is defined by its elevated position on one of the town's hills, offering views across the surrounding Chilterns landscape. A notable local feature is the Micklefield Road Recreation Ground, a large open green space with sports facilities that serves as a community hub. The neighbourhood maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier commercial centre of High Wycombe below.

Area overview

On average Micklefield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Micklefield is £56,777 per year. There are 1 schools in Micklefield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Micklefield is home to around 5,761 people, with a population density of about 3,246.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Micklefield Population
5,761
Population density
3,246.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.8(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.94(+8%)
Other theft
6.94(+24%)
Public order
4.34(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,084
53.53%
Pakistani
597
10.36%
Other White
513
8.9%
Caribbean
278
4.83%
African
232
4.03%
Total population: 5,761

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,336
30.43%
No qualifications
832
18.95%
Level 3 (A level)
697
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
641
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 4,390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
733
32.38%
Other social rented
546
24.12%
Owns outright
467
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
11.62%
Social rents from council
171
7.55%
Total households: 2,264

Property prices in Micklefield

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £382,750 in Micklefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,250 up to £527,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Micklefield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Micklefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£485,000
Flats7£185,000
Semi-Detached24£403,750
Terraced6£373,750

10 years median price trend in Micklefield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Micklefield.

All postcodes in Micklefield

HP137AA

Hicks Farm Way

HP137DX

Cock Lane

HP137XW

Gayhurst Road

HP137EF

Pimms Grove

HP137PW

Olympic Way

HP137XD

Gayhurst Road

HP137XR

Gayhurst Road

HP137JF

Forest Way

HP137DZ

Cock Lane

HP137XN

Colne Road

HP137HQ

Herbert Road

HP137XH

Gayhurst Road

HP137HB

Wright Place

HP137XF

Gayhurst Road

HP137EZ

Micklefield Road

HP137HR

Herbert Road

HP137HW

Herbert Road

HP137JE

Woodside Road

HP137XG

Gayhurst Road

HP137EP

Hawthorne Road

HP137YN

Cannings Way

HP137HZ

Micklefield Road

HP137TA

Misbourne Avenue

HP137HL

Herbert Road

HP137JD

Ashdown Road

HP137HJ

Herbert Road

HP137XZ

Tilling Crescent

HP137HP

Plantation Road

HP137DY

Cock Lane

HP137HT

Micklefield Road

HP137XL

Gayhurst Road

HP137YB

Buckingham Drive

HP137EL

Micklefield Road

HP137HN

Herbert Road

HP137HY

Micklefield Road

HP137ER

Lingfield Close

HP137EY

Micklefield Road

HP137HU

Micklefield Road

HP137XX

Tilling Crescent

HP137EE

Pimms Grove

HP137DP

Micklefield Road

HP137TE

Gynant Road

HP137HD

Melbourne Road

HP137JN

Hanging Croft Close

HP137EU

Hawthorne Road

HP137PS

Hunters Hill

HP137XY

Winslow Gardens

HP137DL

Gomm Road

HP137EA

Cock Lane

HP137XB

Welles Road

HP137TN

Green Close

HP137HE

Melbourne Road

HP137JJ

Hicks Farm Rise

HP137EX

Micklefield Road

HP137ES

Hawthorne Road

HP137SY

Hicks Farm Rise

HP137TB

Roebuck Avenue

HP137XU

Tilling Crescent

HP137FY

Centre Approach

HP137PL

Wenlock Close

HP137SH

Baring Road

HP137YE

Croftwood

HP137XE

Gayhurst Road

HP137YD

Buckingham Close

HP137DD

Olympic Way

HP137HH

Herbert Road

HP137PR

Olympic Way

HP137UD

St Hughs Avenue

HP137UG

St Hughs Avenue

HP137EG

Pimms Close

HP137JA

Woodside Road

HP137XJ

Gayhurst Road

HP137XP

Buckingham Drive

HP137XS

Buckingham Drive

HP137TQ

Horsenden Road

HP137JB

Woodside Road

HP137XQ

Gayhurst Road

HP137YH

Gayhurst Road

HP137HA

Micklefield Road

HP137SZ

Misbourne Avenue

HP137HX

Micklefield Road

HP137YA

Farm Close

HP137EN

Micklefield Road

HP137XT

Buckingham Drive

HP137JH

Butlers Court

HP137EW

Hunters Hill

HP137ET

Hawthorne Road

HP137TW

Gayhurst Road

HP137XA

Welles Road

HP137TD

Bradshaw Road

HP137TF

Pennington Road

HP137TG

Roebuck Avenue

HP137HS

Herbert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.