Poplar Close, Aylesbury, HP20 1XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP20 1XW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.1%	49.2%	0.1%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.9%	50.8%	-0.1%	49.0%	1.8%

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 HP20 1XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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	40.7%	42.7%	2.0%	37.9%	4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	43.4%	45.9%	2.5%	44.2%	1.7%
Married: Same sex	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.6%	9.2%	0.6%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	3.6%	2.3%	-1.3%	6.1%	-3.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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	55.1%	54.1%	-1.0%	48.4%	5.7%
Good health	32.2%	35.4%	3.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	10.5%	8.2%	-2.3%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around HP20 1XW this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.7%	8.3%	-8.4%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	13.9%	-1.9%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	17.6%	-2.3%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	5.6%	2.9%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	24.5%	10.9%	16.9%	7.6%
Degree or Similar	26.7%	29.2%	2.5%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	4.5%	0.9%	-3.6%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	91%	92.3%	1.3%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% 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	86.5%	83.6%	-2.9%	83.2%	0.4%
European Union	7.1%	10.5%	3.4%	6.1%	4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2%	-1.0%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.1%	83.3%	-2.8%	83.2%	0.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	9.3%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	3%	3.9%	0.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0.4%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Poplar Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Close was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplar Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 706th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP20 1XW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Poplar Close are based on 19 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 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, HP20 1XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP20 1XW

Average Price
£297,583

Semi-Detached
£318,413

Terraced
£235,092

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Close

Average Price
£309,064

Semi-Detached
£325,018

Terraced
£249,235

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2017-11-17	£298,497
2 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2017-08-09	£274,033
4 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2016-02-22	£165,246
10 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2015-02-20	£364,509
8 Poplar Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2014-12-03	£385,831

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP20 1XW

Employment

HP20 1XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

HP20 1XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	27
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	26
Manufacturing	18
Administrative and support service activities	14
Transport and storage	14
Construction	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ	4out of 4	329 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF	3out of 4	770 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB	1out of 4	1,266 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broughton Community Schools (Infants) Narbeth Drive , HP20 1NX	3out of 4	1,406 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broughton Junior School Broughton Avenue , HP20 1NQ	3out of 4	1,502 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP	4out of 4	1,477 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX	4out of 4	1,712 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH	2out of 4	2,001 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE	4out of 4	2,631 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB	2out of 4	2,775 yd	University technical college	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	2,513 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	4,496 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP	3out of 4	965 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	2,318 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL	- not rated	2,493 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ	3out of 4	2,758 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL	- not rated	3,091 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Salvation Army - Aylesbury Corps	The Salvation Army, Meadow Way	289 yd
Bucks Fire & Rescue Service	Fire Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake	560 yd
Prison Advice And Care Trust	H M Youth Custody Centre, Bierton Road	691 yd
Whiteleaf Cafe	The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road	858 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dog House P.H.	Broughton Crossing, Bierton	838 yd
Hazells Bowls Club	Shakespeare Way, Aylesbury	1,041 yd
The Dairy Maid	Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chip Co	3 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury		1,051 yd
The Smokin' Patty Shack	1 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury		1,059 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Meadoway, Aylesbury		323 yd
Sainsbury's	Oakfield Road, Aylesbury		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD	grass pitches	690 yd
Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent		975 yd
Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE		1,013 yd
The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE	health and fitness suite	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HP20 1XW