Postcode HP12 4JY 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 very high crime levels, with around 138.0 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 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sands has a moderate 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 138.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.8% 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 4JY.
Sands near HP12 4JY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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 | 9 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £416,250 |
| Terraced | 12 | £367,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sands
In the HP12 4JY postcode area, located within Sands, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP12 4JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dashwood News | Dashwood Avenue, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3DB | Walking directions to Dashwood News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Chapel Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Desborough Park Road, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Kays Corner | Abercromby Avenue, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BD | Walking directions to Kays Corner |
| 0.4 mi | Thara Supermarket | Copyground Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3FN | Walking directions to Thara Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.