Overview of HP17 8HW

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Woodways is in Haddenham, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP17 8HW 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 Woodways, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HP17 8HJ, HP17 8HH, HP17 8HL, HP17 8HN, HP17 8FL, HP17 8DS, HP17 8TG, HP17 8JF, HP17 8SY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP17 8HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%50.4%0.9% 51.0% -0.6%
Male50.5%49.6%-0.9% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.4%34.8%8.4% 37.9% -3.1%
Married: Opposite sex51.2%50.7%-0.5% 44.2% 6.5%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Separated2.7%1.4%-1.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced8.9%7.8%-1.1% 9.1% -1.3%
Widowed10.9%4.7%-6.2% 6.1% -1.4%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.5%55.6%16.1% 48.4% 7.2%
Good health35.9%31.4%-4.5% 33.6% -2.2%
Fair health16.5%10%-6.5% 12.7% -2.7%
Bad health6.8%2.1%-4.7% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.4%19.6%-16.8% 18.2% 1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.4%9.2%-3.2% 9.6% -0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19%12.9%-6.1% 13.4% -0.5%
Apprenticeship5.8%6.2%0.4% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7%15.1%8.1% 16.9% -1.8%
Degree or Similar14%34.7%20.7% 33.8% 0.9%
Other5.4%2.2%-3.2% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.2%0.2% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Black African0%0.2%0.2% 2.5% -2.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.0% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.9% 0.0%
White99.4%96.2%-3.2% 81.4% 14.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.7%95.5%-3.2% 83.2% 12.3%
European Union1%1.7%0.7% 6.1% -4.4%
Africa0.3%1.1%0.8% 2.7% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.7%1.7% 1.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.7%95.5%-3.2% 83.2% 12.3%
10+ Years0%3%3.0% 9.8% -6.8%
5-10 Years0%0.2%0.2% 2.9% -2.7%
2-5 Years0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years1%0.9%-0.1% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.1% 76.7% 7.4%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held13.8% 13.5% 0.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.7% 37.2% 15.5%
Christian39.8% 46.2% -6.4%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered6.4% 6.0% 0.4%

Safety

Is Woodways Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodways was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodways has the 42nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 730th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP17 8HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodways are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodways, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP17 8HW

Average Price
£445,366
Semi-Detached
£445,366
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodways

Average Price
£451,129
Semi-Detached
£416,236
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£834,960
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WoodwaysStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Woodways, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002024-05-24 £552,490
3 Woodways, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£467,2002021-03-10 £538,673
21 Woodways, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002021-01-22 £397,287
11 Woodways, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002021-01-22 £391,611
9 Woodways, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£362,5002019-05-14 £428,561
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP17 8HW

Employment

HP17 8HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee147
Retired62
Part-Time Employee53
Self-Employed41
Looking after home or family17
Student (economically inactive)12
Other10
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Human health and social work activities21
Construction21
Manufacturing15
Other13
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Education10
Administrative and support service activities9
Transport and storage4
Information and communication4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haddenham Community Junior School
Woodways , Haddenham HP17 8DS
3out of 4 67 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haddenham Community Infant School
Woodways , Haddenham HP17 8DS
4out of 4 67 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School
Aston Road , Haddenham HP17 8AF
4out of 4 878 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
Upper Church Street , Cuddington HP18 0AP
3out of 4 2,641 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Barley Hill Primary School
Ludsden Grove , OX9 3DH
3out of 4 4,872 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Haddenham Garden Centre Ltd & The Gardener's RetreatStanbridge Road, Haddenham181 yd
Tickety Brew4 Banks Parade, Haddenham464 yd
House of Spice19 Fort End, Haddenham611 yd
NORSK7a Fort End, Haddenham611 yd
Stanbridge CoffeeBradmoor Farm, Stanbridge Road616 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Haddenham Sports & Social ClubRecreation Ground, Woodways230 yd
The Rising Sun9 Thame Road, Haddenham724 yd
The King's Head52 High Street, Haddenham873 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Smarts Fish and Chips5 Banks Parade, Haddenham465 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Woodways Playing Fields
LAND OFF LAND OFF WOODWAYS
grass pitches, tennis courts144 yd
Haddenham Junior School
Woodways
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches189 yd
New Horizons (Closed)
Banks Road
health and fitness suite441 yd
Fitlife Gym
BANKS PARK BANKS PARK BANKS ROAD
health and fitness suite458 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 83.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.