Vale Road is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP20 1JA is located in the Aylesbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP20 1HY, HP20 1JD, HP20 1HT, HP20 1HQ, HP20 1JB, HP20 1HX, HP20 1HS, HP20 1BE, HP20 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP20 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 33% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 37.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82.3% | 77.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 80.3% | 71.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 72% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.5% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 2.3% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Road was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Aylesbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesbury North and the 284th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 Vale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-08-21 | £448,566 |
| 4 Vale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,999 | 2021-02-16 | £187,286 |
| 10A Vale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-05-12 | £219,891 |
| 20 Vale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-01-29 | £480,896 |
| 24 Vale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-07-12 | £479,266 |
HP20 1JA 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School Jubilee Square , Buckingham Park HP19 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 1,865 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 1,631 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 | 3,646 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 | 569 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 | 1,358 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 2,762 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 | 349 yd | |
| Al Kebabish | 179 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 390 yd | |
| BGR Boy | 173 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 390 yd | |
| Whiteleaf Cafe | The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road | 409 yd | |
| Bella's Cakes | 161 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Maid | Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury | 366 yd | |
| Weavers P.H. | 1 Park Street, Aylesbury | 429 yd | |
| Aylesbury Canal Society | Circus Field Canal Basin, Stocklake | 519 yd | |
| The New Zealand PH | 175 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury | 633 yd | |
| Shoot Pool & Snooker | First And Second Floor, 59 - 63 High Street | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smokin' Patty Shack | 1 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 366 yd | |
| The Chip Co | 3 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 370 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 169 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 390 yd | |
| Oasis | 177 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 390 yd | |
| Mediterranean Kebab House | 175 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 14 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 357 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | 6 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 357 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 13 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 416 yd | |
| Aldi | 143 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 519 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13-19 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent | 156 yd | |
| Alfred Rose Park ENSBURY PATH | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Aylesbury) CAMBRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Alfred Rose Community Centre DUNSHAM LANE | 368 yd | |
| Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE | 465 yd | |
| Body Flex Gym CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre Park Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Vale Park HILDA WHARF | tennis courts | 782 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.