Ash Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP20 1XX is located in the Aylesbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Close, Aylesbury, HP20 1XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP20 1XU, HP20 1XQ, HP20 1XJ, HP20 1YP, HP20 1XZ, HP20 1DL, HP20 1XN, HP20 1XS, HP20 1XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP20 1XX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1XX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 42.5% | 45.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 36.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 11.1% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 20% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 35.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.9% | 83.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 89.1% | 82.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 82% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Close was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Ash Close has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 28th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ash Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-29 | £261,114 |
| 11 Ash Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-23 | £327,003 |
| 26 Ash Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2022-09-12 | £316,293 |
| 6 Ash Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £286,550 | 2022-05-30 | £299,940 |
| 16 Ash Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-08-17 | £262,500 |
HP20 1XX 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Community Schools (Infants) Narbeth Drive , HP20 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane , HP20 2DB | 1out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Junior School Broughton Avenue , HP20 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,334 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 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 2,699 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 | 2,429 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 | 4,570 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 | 854 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 | 2,342 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 2,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army - Aylesbury Corps | The Salvation Army, Meadow Way | 140 yd | |
| Bucks Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake | 372 yd | |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust | H M Youth Custody Centre, Bierton Road | 656 yd | |
| Whiteleaf Cafe | The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road | 778 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tring Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House P.H. | Broughton Crossing, Bierton | 830 yd | |
| Hazells Bowls Club | Shakespeare Way, Aylesbury | 851 yd | |
| Weavers P.H. | 1 Park Street, Aylesbury | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Meadoway, Aylesbury | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Oakfield Road, Aylesbury | 814 yd | |
| Tesco | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE | 922 yd | |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent | 1,003 yd | |
| Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre Park Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 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 | 96.4% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 321.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 321.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.