Nightingale Road is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8HS 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 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8HT, HP21 8HR, HP21 8BY, HP21 8HU, HP21 8BX, HP21 8HY, HP21 8HW, HP21 8HX, HP21 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 8HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 40.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 43.8% | 40.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around HP21 8HS this area, 35.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 35.5% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 17.6% | 21.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 74.5% | 63.2% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 86.7% | 78.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 78.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 719th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 103.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-08-30 | £392,682 |
| 13 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-09-23 | £339,840 |
| 9 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2016-10-21 | £390,592 |
| 13 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2015-05-22 | £307,930 |
| 9 Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2008-05-02 | £400,790 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 890 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 | 4,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,940 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 | 2,084 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 | 415 yd | |
| Love Your Occasions Catering | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 431 yd | |
| Trinity Coffee Shop | Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street | 457 yd | |
| Bengal Blue | 17-19 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 488 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Buckingham New University, 59 Walton Street | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club | Whitehead Way, Aylesbury | 348 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 19 Walton Terrace, Aylesbury | 430 yd | |
| Aristocrat | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 431 yd | |
| The Broad Leys | 8 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 652 yd | |
| Craftyard | 23a Walton Street, Aylesbury | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Corner | 38 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 184 yd | |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 67 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 492 yd | |
| One 4 Six | Railway Station, Station Way West | 595 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 606 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea Aylesbury | 48 Friars Square, Aylesbury | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Exchange Street, Aylesbury | 763 yd | |
| Budgens-Mandeville Road | 79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 795 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Way West, Aylesbury | 808 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 - 37 High Street, Aylesbury | 955 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13-19 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WHITEHEAD WAY | squash courts | 392 yd |
| Oak Green School OAK GREEN | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aylesbury) THE EXCHANGE THE EXCHANGE EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| The Gym (Aylesbury) Friars Square | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Vale Park HILDA WHARF | tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.