Sparrow Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP19 0UJ is located in the Wing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, HP19 0UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP19 0UG, HP19 0UL, HP19 0UN, HP19 0UR, HP19 0UH, HP19 0UW, HP19 0UD, HP19 0UQ, HP19 0XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP19 0UJ 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 | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 34.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 60.6% | 52.4% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 34.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 HP19 0UJ this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 41.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.9% | 87% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 88.3% | 84.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sparrow Close was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Aylesbury North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sparrow Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesbury North and the 647th 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-04-26 | £605,633 |
| 2 Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-07 | £641,059 |
| 6 Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-10-10 | £673,796 |
| 4 Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2019-01-10 | £568,588 |
| 6 Sparrow Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2008-02-15 | £642,277 |
HP19 0UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School Jubilee Square , Buckingham Park HP19 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 2,737 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,527 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 | 3,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community 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 | 1,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison Advice And Care Trust | H M Youth Custody Centre, Bierton Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermead Inn | 10 Lakeside, Watermead | 484 yd | |
| The Dairy Maid | Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury | 672 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Buckingham Road, Aylesbury | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | 33 Lakeside, Watermead | 484 yd | |
| The Chip Co | 3 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 661 yd | |
| The Smokin' Patty Shack | 1 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Meadoway, Aylesbury | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflexions Health & Leisure (Aylesbury) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WATERMEAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent | 789 yd | |
| Alfred Rose Park ENSBURY PATH | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Aylesbury Utd (Closed) The Stadium The Stadium Buckingham Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Alfred Rose Community Centre DUNSHAM LANE | 939 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.