Russell Avenue is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8ND 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 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8NY, HP21 8NX, HP21 8FU, HP21 8FS, HP21 8FZ, HP21 8NZ, HP21 8FR, HP21 8PA, HP21 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP21 8ND is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 52.4% | 46.9% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 53.1% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 8ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 36% | 44.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 42% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 9.3% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 8ND this area, 28.8% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 28.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 22.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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 | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 16.3% | 22.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 19.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.3% | 52.2% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 84.2% | 76.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 76.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0.7% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Avenue was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 667th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2022-05-17 | £409,148 |
| 83 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2018-10-24 | £475,312 |
| 66 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2014-08-26 | £240,394 |
| 56 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2013-12-12 | £212,182 |
| 83 Russell Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2013-04-09 | £323,729 |
HP21 8ND area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 8ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HP21 8ND 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Weedon Road , HP19 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 392 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 568 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 | 3,539 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 | 309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent 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 | 1,781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Opportunities Centre | Thame Road South, Aylesbury | 222 yd | |
| Bokkie at Duck Farm Court | Unit 26, Duck Farm Court, Station Way West | 911 yd | |
| Y...Not? Coffee | March Place Industrial Area, Gatehouse Way | 1,003 yd | |
| Pebble Brook Community Cafe | Unit 1, Walton Court Shopping Centre | 1,013 yd | |
| FoodCycle Aylesbury | The Vineyard Centre, Gatehouse Close | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 645 yd | |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 67 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 836 yd | |
| One 4 Six | Railway Station, Station Way West | 974 yd | |
| The Chip Co | Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road | 996 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 38 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Way West, Aylesbury | 927 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Unit A, Walton Court Centre | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook School CHURCHILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Oak Green School OAK GREEN | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Bearbrook Combined School FOWLER ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Walton Court HANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Fairford Leys Park ANDREWS WAY | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.