Lawrence Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP20 1DY is located in the Aylesbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, HP20 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP20 1DZ, HP20 1EP, HP20 1ES, HP20 1DR, HP20 2XW, HP20 2XR, HP20 1HW, HP20 2XP, HP20 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP20 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 HP20 1DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 24.5% | 21.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 65.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 45.9% | 44.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 42% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 18.4% | 17.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 36.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.8% | 72.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 83.2% | 81.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Close was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 196th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-03-30 | £534,823 |
| 2 Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2023-02-28 | £550,759 |
| 4 Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-11 | £453,636 |
| 18 Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-02-21 | £493,832 |
| 17 Lawrence Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-10-09 | £473,337 |
HP20 1DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 62 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Community Schools (Infants) Narbeth Drive , HP20 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Junior School Broughton Avenue , HP20 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 2,483 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 | 2,225 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 | 4,245 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 | 715 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 | 2,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 393 yd | |
| The Salvation Army - Aylesbury Corps | The Salvation Army, Meadow Way | 464 yd | |
| Bucks Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake | 533 yd | |
| Whiteleaf Cafe | The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road | 581 yd | |
| Al Kebabish | 179 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Maid | Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury | 797 yd | |
| Weavers P.H. | 1 Park Street, Aylesbury | 846 yd | |
| Aylesbury Canal Society | Circus Field Canal Basin, Stocklake | 954 yd | |
| Hazells Bowls Club | Shakespeare Way, Aylesbury | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Co | 3 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 790 yd | |
| The Smokin' Patty Shack | 1 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 797 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 169 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 889 yd | |
| Oasis | 177 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 889 yd | |
| Mediterranean Kebab House | 175 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Meadoway, Aylesbury | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 982 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 1,001 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | 6 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 1,001 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Oakfield Road, Aylesbury | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent | 686 yd | |
| Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE | 741 yd | |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Alfred Rose Park ENSBURY PATH | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre Park Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Alfred Rose Community Centre DUNSHAM LANE | 989 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Aylesbury) CAMBRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Body Flex Gym CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,075 yd |
| Vale Park HILDA WHARF | tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.