Elmhurst Road is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP20 2HQ 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 Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury, HP20 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP20 2EZ, HP20 2HA, HP20 2HD, HP20 2BG, HP20 2HB, HP20 2AE, HP20 2EY, HP20 2HE, HP20 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP20 2HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 34.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 47.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 28.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 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 | 27.4% | 19.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 11% | 17.9% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.3% | 61.9% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 79.5% | 70.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 70% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.8% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmhurst Road was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% higher than the Aylesbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmhurst Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesbury North and the 76th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-06-16 | £188,816 |
HP20 2HQ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School Jubilee Square , Buckingham Park HP19 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 1,965 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 | 3,652 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 | 835 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 | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 2,974 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 | 461 yd | |
| Whiteleaf Cafe | The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road | 651 yd | |
| Al Kebabish | 179 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 741 yd | |
| BGR Boy | 173 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 741 yd | |
| Costa | 15 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Maid | Elmhurst Road, Aylesbury | 207 yd | |
| Weavers P.H. | 1 Park Street, Aylesbury | 767 yd | |
| The New Zealand PH | 175 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury | 778 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Buckingham Road, Aylesbury | 820 yd | |
| Watermead Inn | 10 Lakeside, Watermead | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Co | 3 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 198 yd | |
| The Smokin' Patty Shack | 1 Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury | 207 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 169 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 741 yd | |
| Oasis | 177 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 741 yd | |
| Mediterranean Kebab House | 175 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 14 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 700 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | 6 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 700 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 13 Aylesbury Shopping Park, Cambridge Close | 755 yd | |
| Aldi | 143 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury | 875 yd | |
| Tesco | Meadoway, Aylesbury | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Community Centre (Closed) Fairfax Crescent | 220 yd | |
| Alfred Rose Park ENSBURY PATH | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Alfred Rose Community Centre DUNSHAM LANE | 449 yd | |
| Hmp Aylesbury BIERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Aylesbury) CAMBRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Aylesbury Utd (Closed) The Stadium The Stadium Buckingham Road | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Stocklake Park School STOCKLAKE | 763 yd | |
| Reflexions Health & Leisure (Aylesbury) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WATERMEAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Body Flex Gym CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 933 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.