Cherwell Road is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8TN is located in the Aylesbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8TW, HP21 8QB, HP21 8TP, HP21 8RZ, HP21 8PX, HP21 8QA, HP21 8QD, HP21 8PG, HP21 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP21 8TN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 41.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 45.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 23.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 72.3% | 57.7% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 79.3% | 78.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 12.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 78.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.9% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 0.8% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherwell Road was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% higher than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherwell Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-14 | £314,084 |
| 20 Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-21 | £326,268 |
| 6 Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-05-21 | £309,781 |
| 6 Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2016-11-16 | £207,093 |
| 44 Cherwell Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2014-06-13 | £273,376 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowmead Infant School and Nursery Lavric Road , Walton Court HP21 8PF | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | - not rated | 502 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southcourt Infant School Ceely Road , HP21 8JA | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 1,049 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 | 1,076 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 | 4,246 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 | 422 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 394 yd | |
| Aylesbury Opportunities Centre | Thame Road South, Aylesbury | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Co | Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road | 377 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 483 yd | |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 67 Penn Road, Aylesbury | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Unit A, Walton Court Centre | 377 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Orwell Drive, Aylesbury | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Walton Court HANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Ashmead Combined School COLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Oak Green School OAK GREEN | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Pebble Brook School CHURCHILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.