Darley Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 7EA is located in the Aylesbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darley Close, Aylesbury, HP21 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 7DY, HP21 7EB, HP21 7DZ, HP21 7UE, HP21 9UF, HP21 7EE, HP21 7ES, HP21 7DX, HP21 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP21 7EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP21 7EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 23.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 60.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 52.7% | 48.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.5% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 HP21 7EA this area, 9.7% 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 | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 36.6% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 78.4% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 91.2% | 84.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.9% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darley Close was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darley Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 512th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Darley Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-11-02 | £580,750 |
| 4 Darley Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2001-07-25 | £721,290 |
| 3 Darley Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2000-10-31 | £595,294 |
| 5 Darley Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 1999-09-01 | £559,536 |
| 1 Darley Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 1999-02-15 | £534,642 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedgrove Infant School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DJ | - not rated | 495 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedgrove Junior School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DN | - not rated | 507 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedgrove Junior School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DN | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source | Church of the Holy Spirit, Camborne Avenue | 109 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 33 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 219 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 37 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 252 yd | |
| The Oaks | 3 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 807 yd | |
| More+ | 36 Parton Road, Aylesbury | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire Yeoman | Camborne Avenue, Aylesbury | 105 yd | |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 888 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 888 yd | |
| The Plough Sizzling Pub | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoy's | 15 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 159 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 13 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 159 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | Beaconsfield Services, Windsor Road | 811 yd | |
| Elm Farm Tandoori | 5 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 159 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 17 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 219 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turnfurlong Junior School TURNFURLONG LANE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Bedgrove Park AMBLESIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 655 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic School HAZELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Pitches MESSENGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| William Harding School HAZLEHURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,002 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.