Brook Close is in Ludgershall, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP18 9NP is located in the Grendon Underwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Close, Ludgershall, Aylesbury, HP18 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP18 9NS, HP18 9NX, HP18 9NY, HP18 9XZ, HP18 9NZ, HP18 9NW, HP18 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP18 9NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 21.7% | 24.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 59.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 56.5% | 51.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 39% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 98% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.1% | 94% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Close was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Grendon Underwood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Brook Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Grendon Underwood and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Brook Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-30 | £295,601 |
| 3 Brook Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-22 | £380,260 |
| 5 Brook Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-04-18 | £273,218 |
| 6 Brook Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-09-21 | £317,124 |
| 11 Brook Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2012-07-03 | £447,908 |
HP18 9NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brill Church of England School The Firs , Brill HP18 9RY | 3out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Underwood Combined School Main Street , Grendon Underwood HP18 0SP | 3out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfold School Dorton House , Dorton HP18 9NG | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull & Butcher | The Green, Ludgershall | 213 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 167 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.