Rubens Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP19 8SW 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 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP19 8SY, HP19 8SP, HP19 8SX, HP19 8SR, HP19 8NH, HP19 8NJ, HP19 8NQ, HP19 8SH, HP19 8SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP19 8SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.9% | 47.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 HP19 8SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 34.7% | 30.3% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 58.9% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 54% | 43.8% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 42.4% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 34.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.8% | 79.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 90.1% | 79.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 78.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rubens Close was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Aylesbury North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rubens Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Aylesbury North West and the 537th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-28 | £402,014 |
| 9 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-12-09 | £345,050 |
| 5 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-06-04 | £325,055 |
| 35 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2020-05-22 | £327,166 |
| 3 Rubens Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-09-09 | £305,280 |
HP19 8SW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
HP19 8SW 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hickman School Belgrave Road , HP19 9HP | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Ridge Primary Academy President Road , Berryfields HP18 0YA | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Community 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 | 2,449 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 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent 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 | 1,715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Tuck | 12-13 Edison Road, Aylesbury | 495 yd | |
| Pausa Cafe @ Dunelm | Unit 3B, Broadfields Retail Park | 876 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 1, Broadfields | 901 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure & Cafe | Unit 1 Broadfields Retail Estate, Broadfields | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotton Wheel | Jackson Road, Aylesbury | 403 yd | |
| Aylesbury Football Club | Haywood Way, Aylesbury | 663 yd | |
| Harvester Aylesbury | Unit 5, Broadfields Retail Park | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Takeaway | 14 Dickens Way, Aylesbury | 96 yd | |
| The Codfather | 2 Jackson Road, Aylesbury | 403 yd | |
| Chuckies | 21 Edison Road, Aylesbury | 465 yd | |
| Bell-A-Pizza | 25 Edison Road, Aylesbury | 495 yd | |
| Yo To Go | Tesco Superstore, Broadfields | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Jackson Road | 403 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 5, Broadfields Retail Park | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | Broadfields Retail Estate, Broadfields | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood Way HAYWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Thomas Hickman School BELGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Aylesbury) TRENCHARD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.