Miles Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 7JH is located in the Aylesbury South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Miles Close, Aylesbury, HP21 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 7JE, HP21 7JP, HP21 7JQ, HP21 7JR, HP21 7JG, HP21 7JS, HP21 7PP, HP21 7JF, HP21 7JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP21 7JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 22.5% | 25.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 65.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 54.8% | 58.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7JH this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.2% | 81.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 90.3% | 89.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 89.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miles Close was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Miles Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 595th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 261.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Miles Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-12-14 | £818,033 |
| 2 Miles Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £486,500 | 2010-10-21 | £807,865 |
| 4 Miles Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2006-06-20 | £801,103 |
| 1 Miles Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 1997-11-28 | £560,059 |
HP21 7JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
HP21 7JH 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Junior School Broughton Avenue , HP20 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,074 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 | 5,132 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 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit Units 1 and 2 , The Abbey Centre HP19 9NS | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tring Road | 749 yd | |
| More+ | 36 Parton Road, Aylesbury | 760 yd | |
| Bengal Blue | 17-19 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 905 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 33 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 930 yd | |
| Love Your Occasions Catering | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazells Bowls Club | Shakespeare Way, Aylesbury | 554 yd | |
| The Plough Sizzling Pub | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 565 yd | |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 681 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 681 yd | |
| The Broad Leys | 8 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | Beaconsfield Services, Windsor Road | 177 yd | |
| TCI Fry-days | 23 Parton Road, Aylesbury | 760 yd | |
| Double Eight | 28 Parton Road, Aylesbury | 760 yd | |
| McCoy's | 15 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 933 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 13 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Oakfield Road, Aylesbury | 688 yd | |
| Tesco | Tring Road, Aylesbury | 749 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 17 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 930 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 933 yd | |
| Waitrose | Exchange Street, Aylesbury | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edwards Catholic School HAZELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Pitches MESSENGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Turnfurlong Junior School TURNFURLONG LANE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 788 yd |
| The Fitness Academy EVETT CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre Park Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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.