Postcode HP12 4RL is located in an urban city, within the Booker & Cressex ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Sands area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.6 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 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Sands has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Sands has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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 9 ft away from HP12 4RL.
Sands near HP12 4RL 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.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £382,750 in Booker & Cressex area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £962,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £377,000 |
10 year median price trend in Booker & Cressex
In the HP12 4RL postcode area, located within Sands, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP12 4RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4RQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | K S Food & Wine | 2 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4RQ | Walking directions to K S Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Skyline Mews, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4FE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Ak Halal Meat & Grocery | Mentmore Close, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4LU | Walking directions to Ak Halal Meat & Grocery |
| 0.4 mi | Sanmeet Convenience Store | 9 Mentmore Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4LU | Walking directions to Sanmeet Convenience Store |
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 4RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arman Alam
Booker & Cressex - 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.