Rivets Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8JP is located in the Aylesbury South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rivets Close, Aylesbury, HP21 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8JR, HP21 8RX, HP21 8LR, HP21 8TZ, HP21 8JL, HP21 8AF, HP21 8AD, HP21 8BW, HP21 8TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP21 8JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.1% | 29.3% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 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 | 55.5% | 46.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 32.5% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.6% | 72.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 86.3% | 79.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 78.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivets Close was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Aston Clinton and Bierton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rivets Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Aston Clinton and Bierton and the 566th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rivets Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2025-02-10 | £292,571 |
| 55 Rivets Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-01-24 | £426,157 |
| 30 Rivets Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £441,600 | 2024-09-19 | £439,456 |
| 53 Rivets Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-11-29 | £409,259 |
| 69 Rivets Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-04-24 | £414,150 |
HP21 8JP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8JP 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 798 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 1,366 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 | 4,781 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 | 765 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 2,577 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 | 529 yd | |
| Love Your Occasions Catering | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 576 yd | |
| Bengal Blue | 17-19 Walton Road, Aylesbury | 666 yd | |
| Trinity Coffee Shop | Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street | 797 yd | |
| The Oaks | 3 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club | Whitehead Way, Aylesbury | 162 yd | |
| The Broad Leys | 8 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 504 yd | |
| Aristocrat | 1-5 Wendover Road, Aylesbury | 576 yd | |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 668 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Tide | 81 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 400 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 38 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 673 yd | |
| Elm Farm Tandoori | 5 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 815 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 862 yd | |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 67 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens-Mandeville Road | 79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 400 yd | |
| Waitrose | Exchange Street, Aylesbury | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivets Sports & Social Club RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB RIVET SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WHITEHEAD WAY | squash courts | 136 yd |
| Grange School (Aylesbury) WENDOVER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Aylesbury High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge GUTTMANN ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 869 yd |
| William Harding School HAZLEHURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Pitches MESSENGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 998 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Closed) Mandeville Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 69.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.1% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.