Townsend Piece is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP19 8BQ is located in the Aylesbury North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, HP19 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP19 8JH, HP19 8AJ, HP19 8AH, HP19 8FA, HP19 8AL, HP19 8AT, HP19 8JN, HP19 8JL, HP19 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP19 8BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 34.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 39.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around HP19 8BQ this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 30.5% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 27.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 26.3% | 18.2% | -8.1% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 58.7% | 56.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 69.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 12.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 70.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 3.8% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Piece was 172.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townsend Piece has the 8th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £224,400 | 2024-08-16 | £221,057 |
| 3 Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-16 | £208,529 |
| 10 Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2019-12-11 | £16,174 |
| 3 Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-10-18 | £165,510 |
| 1 Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £186,863 | 2019-06-21 | £196,157 |
HP19 8BQ 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 980 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Foundation 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 | 878 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 | 2,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit Units 1 and 2 , The Abbey Centre HP19 9NS | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 1,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Dosa | 73 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 396 yd | |
| FoodCycle Aylesbury | The Vineyard Centre, Gatehouse Close | 519 yd | |
| Zena Kitchen | 39 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 570 yd | |
| Rogue Bowling | Unit 6, The Point | 581 yd | |
| Slamburger | 4 Villiers Buildings, Buckingham Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Pole | 83 Bicester Road, Aylesbury | 204 yd | |
| Masonic Hall & Aroma Catering | Ripon Street, Aylesbury | 415 yd | |
| Mirage | 39A Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 585 yd | |
| The Rockwood | 32 Kingsbury, Aylesbury | 594 yd | |
| The New Zealand PH | 175 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oriental Cuisine | 163 Bicester Road, Aylesbury | 364 yd | |
| Tasty Garden | 161 Bicester Road, Aylesbury | 364 yd | |
| Burger Daddy | 75 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 396 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury | 409 yd | |
| Chicken and Shawarma | 36 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 13-19 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 674 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Way West, Aylesbury | 727 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 - 37 High Street, Aylesbury | 757 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 13 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 763 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Vale Academy Paradise Orchard | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Aylesbury Vale Academy (Closed) Weedon Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Aylesbury) CAMBRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Bearbrook Combined School FOWLER ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| The Gym (Aylesbury) Friars Square | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Body Flex Gym CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Alfred Rose Community Centre DUNSHAM LANE | 915 yd | |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aylesbury) THE EXCHANGE THE EXCHANGE EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.