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High Wycombe

City in Slough, United Kingdom

Overview

High Wycombe is a historic market town in Buckinghamshire, celebrated for its blend of charming architecture, modern shopping, and proximity to the scenic Chiltern Hills. With a rich legacy in furniture-making and easy rail connections to London, it's a lively centre for both residents and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Slough
Population
120,256
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.63°, -0.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,926
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
736 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
34
Nightlife
15
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HYC
Distance
5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.

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