Long Furlong is in Stone, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP17 8PS is located in the Stone and Waddesdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Furlong, Stone, Aylesbury, HP17 8PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP17 8PT, HP17 8PW, HP17 8PU, HP17 8YL, HP17 8PN, HP17 8XX, HP17 8YN, HP17 8YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP17 8PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 68.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 55.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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.
In the area around HP17 8PS this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 88.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 88.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.3% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Furlong was 13.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Furlong has the 11th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Long Furlong, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-20 | £398,058 |
| 12 Long Furlong, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-03-22 | £465,909 |
| 12 Long Furlong, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-08-19 | £368,920 |
| 12 Long Furlong, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-10-31 | £382,127 |
| 5 Long Furlong, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2001-05-25 | £385,522 |
HP17 8PS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP17 8PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Church of England Combined School Oxford Road , Stone HP17 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hickman School Belgrave Road , HP19 9HP | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 3,863 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aylesbury Vale Academy Paradise Orchard , HP18 0WS | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit Units 1 and 2 , The Abbey Centre HP19 9NS | 4out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Sports & Social Club | Oxford Road, Stone | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 14 Oxford Road, Stone | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Sports And Social Club Oxford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 242 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.