Young Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 7FB is located in the Aylesbury South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Young Close, Aylesbury, HP21 7FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 7FA, HP21 7FD, HP21 7FH, HP21 7FQ, HP21 7FL, HP21 7FE, HP21 7FJ, HP21 7FG, HP21 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP21 7FB 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% | 51.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51% | 48.9% | -2.1% | 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 7FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.1% 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 | 26.4% | 21.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 67.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 22.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47.4% | 45.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 41.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.4% | 86.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 90.1% | 82.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 81.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Young Close was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Young Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 295th lowest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Young Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2018-05-11 | £473,204 |
| 1 Young Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-01-23 | £451,660 |
| 2 Young Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-18 | £372,607 |
| 7 Young Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-11-29 | £502,857 |
| 6 Young Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2013-08-23 | £490,088 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HP21 7FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | - not rated | 887 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 887 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 | 2,196 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 | 5,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,132 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 2,108 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 Oaks | 3 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 571 yd | |
| The Source | Church of the Holy Spirit, Camborne Avenue | 772 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 33 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 798 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 37 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 829 yd | |
| Shensha Restaurant | 22 Stoke Road, Aylesbury | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 276 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 276 yd | |
| The Broad Leys | 8 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 580 yd | |
| Buckinghamshire Yeoman | Camborne Avenue, Aylesbury | 738 yd | |
| Aristocrat | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | Beaconsfield Services, Windsor Road | 324 yd | |
| Elm Farm Tandoori | 5 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 675 yd | |
| McCoy's | 15 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 767 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 13 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 767 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 767 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 17 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Grammar School Pitches MESSENGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Turnfurlong Junior School TURNFURLONG LANE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 289 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic School HAZELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| William Harding School HAZLEHURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge GUTTMANN ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 906 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.