Old Mill Close is in Haddenham, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP17 8HQ is located in the Bernwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Mill Close, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP17 8HF, HP17 8HA, HP17 8HG, HP17 8HB, HP17 8HE, HP17 8HD, HP17 8AD, HP17 8HH, HP17 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP17 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP17 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 20.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 56.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 49.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 40% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 93.8% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 92.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Mill Close was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Mill Close has the 45th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 779th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Old Mill Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-09-30 | £467,718 |
| 19 Old Mill Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-28 | £420,945 |
| 13 Old Mill Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-12-08 | £456,125 |
| 15 Old Mill Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-20 | £428,785 |
| 16 Old Mill Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-09-18 | £551,295 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HP17 8HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddenham Community Junior School Woodways , Haddenham HP17 8DS | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddenham Community Infant School Woodways , Haddenham HP17 8DS | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School Aston Road , Haddenham HP17 8AF | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington and Dinton CofE School Upper Church Street , Cuddington HP18 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Hill Primary School Ludsden Grove , OX9 3DH | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickety Brew | 4 Banks Parade, Haddenham | 399 yd | |
| House of Spice | 19 Fort End, Haddenham | 438 yd | |
| NORSK | 7a Fort End, Haddenham | 438 yd | |
| Haddenham Garden Centre Ltd & The Gardener's Retreat | Stanbridge Road, Haddenham | 490 yd | |
| Wildlife Hospital Trust Visitor Centre | St Tiggywinkles, Aston Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddenham Sports & Social Club | Recreation Ground, Woodways | 370 yd | |
| The King's Head | 52 High Street, Haddenham | 482 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 9 Thame Road, Haddenham | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Fish and Chips | 5 Banks Parade, Haddenham | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Horizons (Closed) Banks Road | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Woodways Playing Fields LAND OFF LAND OFF WOODWAYS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Fitlife Gym BANKS PARK BANKS PARK BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Haddenham Junior School Woodways | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 387 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.