Darleys Close is in Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP18 0SE is located in the Grendon Underwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darleys Close, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP18 0RW, HP18 0DG, HP18 0UH, HP18 0SS, HP18 0SW, HP18 0SL, HP18 0UB, HP18 0UD, HP18 0SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP18 0SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 HP18 0SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 19.7% | 30.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 53.4% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.3% | 57.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 38.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 87.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.1% | 92.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darleys Close was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% higher than the Grendon Underwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darleys Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Grendon Underwood and the 782nd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Darleys Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-21 | £465,799 |
| 8 Darleys Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-04-15 | £539,306 |
| 4 Darleys Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-01-31 | £505,218 |
| 7 Darleys Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2013-06-17 | £586,026 |
| 8 Darleys Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2008-02-25 | £494,059 |
HP18 0SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
HP18 0SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HP18 0SE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grendon Underwood Combined School Main Street , Grendon Underwood HP18 0SP | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School Castle Street , Marsh Gibbon OX27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Church of England School High Street , Westcott HP18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 5,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saye & Sele Playing Field SAYE & SELE CLOSE | grass pitches | 469 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.