hemel-hempstead HP12 Postcodes
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Hemel Hempstead (HP12)
The HP12 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 809 individual postcodes.
There are 8 electoral wards in the HP12 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, 25% of people in HP12 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 HP12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The HP12 postcode in the Hemel Hempstead district covers parts of the towns of Great Missenden and Prestwood, as well as the Hemel Hempstead villages of Frogmore, Little Kingshill and Little Missenden. The area benefits from fantastic transport links, with bus routes to Hemel Hempstead and Wycombe, plus the nearby Great Missenden Station giving access to the rail network.
HP12 provides access to some superb open spaces, including the Chiltern Hills, bounded by the Misbourne and Chess valleys, and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is home to the National Trust-protected Ashridge Estate, a 5,000-acre area of woodland, hills and open countryside, as well as Pencittall Hill, a chalk ridge and local nature reserve.
Shopping in HP12 is provided by independent stores in the area, as well as the large retail park on the A40 at High Wycombe. There is also a great choice of acclaimed restaurants, such as The Greyhound Pub in Great Missenden and Quality Fish & Chip shops in Prestwood.
Due to the area's superb transport links, HP12 locals have easy access to fantastic attractions during their spare time. Amenities on offer in the Hemel Hempstead town centre include the waterside Riverside Shopping Centre, the Snow Centre ski slope, the Gadebridge Park adventure playground, a multiplex cinema, and the Magic Roundabout mini-golf course. Other attractions within a short drive away include the Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire and The Ridgeway National Trail.
The area is home to a variety of excellent schools, including the outstanding Great Missenden Primary School, Buckinghamshire Grammar School, and The Marlowe Academy. It has a warm and close-knit community, and benefits from several well-maintained public spaces, such as Nickey Line Park and Desborough Country park.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
HP12 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.
| Outward Code | HP12 |
| Postal Town | Hemel Hempstead |
| MSOA Name | Wycombe 013 |
| LSOA Name | Wycombe 013C |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wycombe |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
HP12 Electoral Wards
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Chris H
Monday, April 15, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.