Postcode HP12 3SL is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Town Centre & Marlow Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Town Centre & Marlow Hill is £61,570 per year. The nearest station is High Wycombe located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Town Centre & Marlow Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Town Centre & Marlow Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Centre & Marlow Hill is £61,570 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from HP12 3SL.
Town Centre & Marlow Hill near HP12 3SL 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £670,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £533,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £470,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the HP12 3SL postcode area, located within Town Centre & Marlow Hill, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP12 3SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4RQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | K S Food & Wine | 2 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4RQ | Walking directions to K S Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Skyline Mews, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4FE | Walking directions to Spar |
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 3SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lesley Clarke
Abbey - Elected 1 May 2025
Mahboob Hussain
Abbey - 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.