Postcode HP12 4DS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Round Wood.
Sands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Sands has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from HP12 4DS.
Sands near HP12 4DS 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Round Wood | Large | Walking directions to Round Wood |
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 4DS postcode area, located within Sands, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP12 4DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Chapel Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | SK Halal Food Ltd | 208 Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3DD | Walking directions to SK Halal Food Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Central News, Food & Wine | Lane End Road, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4HF | Walking directions to Central News, Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 78 Booker Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 3UT | 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 4DS, 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.