19,395TOTAL POPULATION
7,918HOUSEHOLDS
2.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£49,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HP10 POSTCODE REGION

Hemel Hempstead (HP10)

The HP10 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 832 individual postcodes.

There are 39 electoral wards in the HP10 postcode area, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Giles, Chesham, Great Missenden, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Tring which come under the local authority of the Wycombe Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in HP10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HP10 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The HP10 postcode covers the suburban area of High Wycombe, located in the Hemel Hempstead district of Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It covers parts of the town centre, as well as some surrounding residential areas.

High Wycombe is a historic market town located between Oxford and London. It has the highest population of any town in the county of Buckinghamshire and the Chiltern Hills AONB. The postcode area lies just a short distance from the nearby M40 motorway.

HP10 is a mainly residential area and is a peaceful yet bustling area of town that provides easy access to London and the East Midlands. It is home to the popular High Wycombe Leisure Centre, where locals can access a range of sporting activities – from tennis to badminton. Additionally, the HP10 postcode area also includes the scenic Wycombe Marsh Country Park and Rye Meadows, both of which offer pleasant walking routes and ample wildlife viewing experiences.

HP10 postcode is also known for its good choice of schools, both primary and secondary, making it an ideal area for young families to settle down. Due to the proximity to London, High Wycombe offers excellent transport links with regular trains from the nearby High Wycombe mainline station to the capital.

With its picturesque winding streets, HP10 postcode is a desirable area for professionals and families looking for good quality schools, access to nature spots and excellent transport links to London and the East Midlands. It's well placed within the Hemel Hempstead district, providing residents with plenty of amenities and activities to enjoy.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in HP10 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HP10Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire

The county of Buckinghamshire

HP10 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.

Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.

Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Buckinghamshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHP10
Postal TownHemel Hempstead
MSOA NameWycombe 019
LSOA NameWycombe 019B
CountyBuckinghamshire
RegionBuckinghamshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWycombe
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

HP10 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HP10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Beacon Hill
Buckinghamshire
Beaconsfield
Beamond End
Berghers Hill
Bourne End
Burroughs Grove
Cores End
Cryers Hill
Fern
Flackwell Heath
Forty Green
Four Ashes
Handy Cross
Hazlemere
Hedsor
High Wycombe
Holtspur
Hughenden Valley
Knotty Green
Little Marlow
Loudwater
Micklefield
Penn
Penn Bottom
Penn Street
Sheepridge
Terriers
Totteridge
Tylers Green
Well End
Widmer End
Winchmore Hill
Wooburn
Wooburn Green
Woodburn Common
Woodburn Moor
Woodrow
Wycombe
Wye
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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