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High Wycombe

Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.629, -0.75
OS grid ref:SU 86 93
Population:133,204
Dialling code: 01494

High Wycombe is a large market town in Buckinghamshire, England, sitting on the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills where the River Wye winds through open spaces like The Rye. It lies roughly 30 miles from London and combines a commuter economy with local retail and light industry, benefitting from good road and rail links to the capital.

Historically famous for chair-making and furniture manufacture, the town still carries that craft heritage alongside modern shopping centres and amenities. Nearby attractions such as Hughenden Manor, and local institutions like Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park, add cultural and sporting life to a socially diverse community that has grown steadily since the 20th century.

Postcode districts covering High Wycombe

HP10, HP11, HP12, HP13, HP14, HP15

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 16.7 miles26.8 km
  • Airport Luton Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
  • Railway station High Wycombe Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
  • Railway station Bourne End Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km

Local points of interest

  • Adams Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Bradenham Manor Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Wilton Park Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Medmenham Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Chiltern Hills Hill 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Chequers court Country house 8 miles12.9 km
  • Bulstrode Park Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Windsor Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.5 km
  • Swyncombe House Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Park Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.2 km

Example postcodes in High Wycombe