Rutherford Road is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8AP 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 Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8AR, HP21 9EU, HP21 8AS, HP21 8AU, HP21 9FG, HP21 9BZ, HP21 8BA, HP21 8AJ, HP21 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 46.5% | 48.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 34% | 31.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 52.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 25.9% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.4% | 75.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 91.5% | 80.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 79.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.8% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutherford Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Aston Clinton and Bierton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutherford Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Aston Clinton and Bierton and the 662nd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-28 | £290,323 |
| 6A Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-28 | £295,901 |
| 10 Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2017-10-23 | £181,611 |
| 6A Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-05-22 | £303,454 |
| 2 Rutherford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2005-07-05 | £480,343 |
HP21 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 1,933 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 | 5,343 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 | 299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 2,369 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 | 3,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Cafe | Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road | 393 yd | |
| MORE Leisure @ Stoke Mandeville Stadium | The Guttmann Sports and Leisure Centre, Guttmann Road | 584 yd | |
| The Oaks | 3 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club | Whitehead Way, Aylesbury | 843 yd | |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Tide | 81 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 387 yd | |
| Elm Farm Tandoori | 5 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens-Mandeville Road | 79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 387 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Orwell Drive, Aylesbury | 730 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Closed) Mandeville Road | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge GUTTMANN ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Bucks Cc Sports & Social Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| William Harding School HAZLEHURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Rivets Sports & Social Club RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WHITEHEAD WAY | squash courts | 877 yd |
| Ashmead Combined School COLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,091 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,092 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.