Sheffield Drive is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8BS 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 Sheffield Drive, Aylesbury, HP21 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8AA, HP21 8BP, HP21 8BU, HP21 8JL, HP21 8BL, HP21 8BT, HP21 8BN, HP21 8BX, HP21 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 8BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP21 8BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 44.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 40.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.7% | 48.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 23.9% | 20% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 4.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 34.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78% | 68.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 84.9% | 74.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 13.4% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 | 84% | 74.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.6% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheffield Drive was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Aston Clinton and Bierton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheffield Drive has the 40th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Aston Clinton and Bierton and the 736th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sheffield Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-11-26 | £551,991 |
| 2 Sheffield Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2018-08-09 | £509,570 |
| 2 Sheffield Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2013-09-24 | £518,341 |
| 3 Sheffield Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2003-04-16 | £777,951 |
HP21 8BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 1,134 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 | 4,539 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 | 1,014 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,735 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 | 2,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shensha Restaurant | 22 Stoke Road, Aylesbury | 378 yd | |
| Love Your Occasions Catering | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 417 yd | |
| Bengal Blue | 17-19 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 503 yd | |
| Trinity Coffee Shop | Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street | 581 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Buckingham New University, 59 Walton Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club | Whitehead Way, Aylesbury | 126 yd | |
| Aristocrat | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 417 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 19 Walton Terrace, Aylesbury | 480 yd | |
| The Broad Leys | 8 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 501 yd | |
| Old Millwright Arms | 83 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Corner | 38 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 423 yd | |
| Hi Tide | 81 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 595 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 726 yd | |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 67 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 742 yd | |
| One 4 Six | Railway Station, Station Way West | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens-Mandeville Road | 79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 595 yd | |
| Waitrose | Exchange Street, Aylesbury | 883 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Way West, Aylesbury | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WHITEHEAD WAY | squash courts | 145 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Oak Green School OAK GREEN | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aylesbury) THE EXCHANGE THE EXCHANGE EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| The Gym (Aylesbury) Friars Square | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,031 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.