Postcode HP12 3BN is located in an urban city, within the Sands ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Sands area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sands is £63,946 per year. The nearest station is High Wycombe located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Plomer Hill.
Sands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Sands has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sands is £63,946 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP12 3BN.
Sands near HP12 3BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is High Wycombe located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plomer Hill | Large | Walking directions to Plomer Hill |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £411,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £362,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sands
In the HP12 3BN postcode area, located within Sands, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP12 3BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Desborough Park Road, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kays Corner | 51 Desborough Park Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3BG | Walking directions to Kays Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Thara Supermarket | 2 Whitelands Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3EQ | Walking directions to Thara Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 149 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3AB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 77-79 Green Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2RF | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP12 3BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Hayday
Sands - Elected 1 May 2025
Emma Reynolds
Wycombe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.