Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Industrial Area, Aylesbury, HP19 8DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP19 8DP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	47.7%	-0.8%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	51.5%	52.3%	0.8%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around HP19 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	49.4%	62.3%	12.9%	37.9%	24.4%
Married: Opposite sex	29%	21.7%	-7.3%	44.2%	-22.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.9%	5.1%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%
Divorced	12.7%	9.1%	-3.6%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	0.6%	-5.5%	6.1%	-5.5%

Health

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	43.4%	50.4%	7.0%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	36.2%	27.3%	-8.9%	33.6%	-6.3%
Fair health	9.9%	16%	6.1%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	8.4%	5.1%	-3.3%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	27.3%	22.2%	-5.1%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.9%	13.1%	-9.8%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	15.3%	-1.0%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	6.3%	5.5%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	13.6%	3.0%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	26.7%	13.2%	33.8%	-7.1%
Other	8.6%	2.8%	-5.8%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	12.9%	10.5%	-2.4%	2.7%	7.8%
Other Asian	1.2%	4.7%	3.5%	1.6%	3.1%
Black African	2.7%	5.5%	2.8%	2.5%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	1.0%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	4.7%	2.6%	0.9%	3.8%
Mixed Other	1.5%	10.5%	9.0%	0.8%	9.7%
White	73.1%	50.8%	-22.3%	81.4%	-30.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.6%	1.7%
Other	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.6% 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	86.2%	74.6%	-11.6%	83.2%	-8.6%
European Union	4.5%	7.8%	3.3%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.4%	5.9%	3.5%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	5.7%	9.8%	4.1%	5.6%	4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	74.6%	-10.1%	83.2%	-8.6%
10+ Years	2.7%	10.9%	8.2%	9.8%	1.1%
5-10 Years	2.7%	6.3%	3.6%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	5.1%	-2.1%	1.9%	3.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.4%	76.7%	-9.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North Africa	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Central and Western Africa	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Southern Asia	3.9%	1.2%	2.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	29.3%	46.2%	-16.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	7%	1.7%	5.3%
Muslim	21.1%	6.5%	14.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Merlin Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Centre was 485.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 364.4% higher than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Merlin Centre has the highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in HP19 8DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merlin Centre are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Industrial Area, Aylesbury, HP19 8DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP19 8DP

Average Price
£304,996

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£336,579

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£289,204

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Centre

Average Price
£304,810

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£331,968

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£291,231

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit E Merlin Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£309,600	2023-08-25	£316,201
Unit 8 Merlin Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-02-19	£266,260
Unit D Merlin Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£123,500	2002-04-09	£331,968

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP19 8DP

Employment

HP19 8DP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Other	16
Unemployed	16
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Retired	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP	3out of 4	520 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS	3out of 4	675 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF	- not rated	770 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ	3out of 4	1,239 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB	1out of 4	1,279 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB	2out of 4	714 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE	4out of 4	755 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP	4out of 4	2,016 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX	4out of 4	2,051 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH	2out of 4	2,425 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD	- not rated	741 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Aylesbury Vale Academy Paradise Orchard , HP18 0WS	3out of 4	2,721 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	686 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL	- not rated	799 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ	3out of 4	951 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR	- not rated	1,266 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
FoodCycle Aylesbury	The Vineyard Centre, Gatehouse Close	98 yd
Gatehouse Diner and Coffee House	1 Warren House, Gatehouse Way	235 yd
Y...Not? Coffee	March Place Industrial Area, Gatehouse Way	242 yd
Rogue Bowling	Unit 6, The Point	258 yd
Zoomania	Unit 3, Kempson Close	459 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hop Pole	83 Bicester Road, Aylesbury	487 yd
The Charter PH	2 Rimmington Way, Aylesbury	723 yd
Masonic Hall & Aroma Catering	Ripon Street, Aylesbury	724 yd
The Queens Head	The Queens Head PH, 1-3 Temple Square	861 yd
The Rockwood	32 Kingsbury, Aylesbury	865 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	1 Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury	180 yd
King's Oriental Cuisine	163 Bicester Road, Aylesbury	472 yd
Tasty Garden	161 Bicester Road, Aylesbury	472 yd
Burger Daddy	75 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury	763 yd
Chicken and Shawarma	36 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	4 Rimmington Way, Aylesbury	723 yd
Morrisons	Station Way West, Aylesbury	788 yd
Tesco	Broadfields Retail Estate, Broadfields	950 yd
Sainsbury's	13-19 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury	964 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 5, Broadfields Retail Park	974 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bearbrook Combined School FOWLER ROAD	grass pitches	470 yd
Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	640 yd
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	694 yd
Pebble Brook School CHURCHILL AVENUE	grass pitches	863 yd
St Marys Church Of England School KEEN CLOSE	grass pitches	864 yd
Aylesbury Vale Academy Paradise Orchard	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	874 yd
Aylesbury Vale Academy (Closed) Weedon Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	964 yd
The Gym (Aylesbury) Friars Square	health and fitness suite	989 yd
Bowlers Field LAY ROAD	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.14 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.14 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.98 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.