Bedwyn Walk is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8EQ is located in the Aylesbury South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, HP21 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8HF, HP21 8RW, HP21 8EG, HP21 8BE, HP21 8BJ, HP21 8RJ, HP21 8RP, HP21 8RL, HP21 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 8EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 38.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 43.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 51.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 21.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 20.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 22.7% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 71.7% | 60.8% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 78.8% | 75.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 75.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.3% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.7% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedwyn Walk was 129.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedwyn Walk has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 165th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-14 | £290,529 |
| 19 Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-12 | £277,819 |
| 18 Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-30 | £299,983 |
| 12 Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-02-21 | £280,318 |
| 31 Bedwyn Walk, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2018-07-13 | £319,667 |
The percentage of student residents living in HP21 8EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | - not rated | 270 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowmead Infant School and Nursery Lavric Road , Walton Court HP21 8PF | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southcourt Infant School Ceely Road , HP21 8JA | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,774 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 | 4,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook Community Cafe | Unit 1, Walton Court Shopping Centre | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Co | Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road | 376 yd | |
| Hi Tide | 81 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 918 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Orwell Drive, Aylesbury | 339 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Unit A, Walton Court Centre | 376 yd | |
| Budgens-Mandeville Road | 79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Combined School COLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Walton Court HANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 836 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.