Hilda Wharf is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP20 1RJ is located in the Aylesbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, HP20 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP20 1RY, HP20 1RE, HP20 1RW, HP21 7RN, HP21 7RS, HP20 1RD, HP20 1RB, HP21 7RR, HP20 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP20 1RJ 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 | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 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 area around HP20 1RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 32.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 54.8% | 52.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 HP20 1RJ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 10% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 46% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 78.9% | 60.3% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 74.9% | 62.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 63% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.9% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilda Wharf was 253.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Aylesbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilda Wharf has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesbury North and the 50th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-31 | £149,406 |
| 33 Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-13 | £198,955 |
| 52 Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-22 | £191,668 |
| 17 Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-06-09 | £200,378 |
| 24 Hilda Wharf, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-05 | £190,102 |
HP20 1RJ 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 1,617 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 | 1,332 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 | 4,184 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 | 381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 1,819 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 2,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Halal | 110 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| Bucks Balti House | 118-120 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| The Kashmir Gardens | 122 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| BRIM | 108 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tring Road | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Millwright Arms | 83 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 357 yd | |
| Aylesbury Canal Society | Circus Field Canal Basin, Stocklake | 377 yd | |
| Shoot Pool & Snooker | First And Second Floor, 59 - 63 High Street | 424 yd | |
| Weavers P.H. | 1 Park Street, Aylesbury | 434 yd | |
| Mendoza | 30 High Street, Aylesbury | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Bites | 122C-122D High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| Aylesbury Pizza | 104 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| Bruce Island Cuisine | 116 High Street, Aylesbury | 174 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 71 High Street, Aylesbury | 424 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 169 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Exchange Street, Aylesbury | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 273 yd | |
| Aldi | 143 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 522 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 - 37 High Street, Aylesbury | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13-19 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vale Park HILDA WHARF | tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre Park Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE | 414 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Aylesbury) THE EXCHANGE THE EXCHANGE EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Body Flex Gym CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Aylesbury) CAMBRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| The Gym (Aylesbury) Friars Square | health and fitness suite | 724 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.