Dormer Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 8UY is located in the Aylesbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dormer Close, Aylesbury, HP21 8UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 8UZ, HP21 8UX, HP21 8EN, HP21 8UU, HP19 7TH, HP21 8FT, HP21 8PJ, HP21 8PL, HP21 8FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 8UY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 38.8% | 43% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 40.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 55.9% | 51.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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.
In the area around HP21 8UY this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 26.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 31.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 88.6% | 88.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 88.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dormer Close was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Aylesbury West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dormer Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aylesbury West and the 745th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Dormer Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-04-17 | £189,078 |
| 59 Dormer Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-02-27 | £168,186 |
| 41 Dormer Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-06 | £131,968 |
| 55 Dormer Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-26 | £175,046 |
| 45 Dormer Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2021-06-18 | £157,906 |
HP21 8UY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearbrook Combined School Fowler Road , HP19 7QP | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England School Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Church of England Combined School Oxford Road , Stone HP17 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 729 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 961 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 | 3,528 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 | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR | - not rated | 1,447 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 | 2,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 2,299 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 | 298 yd | |
| Pebble Brook Community Cafe | Unit 1, Walton Court Shopping Centre | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 107 Hampden Gardens, Aylesbury | 939 yd | |
| The Chip Co | Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Unit A, Walton Court Centre | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook School CHURCHILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Fairford Leys Park ANDREWS WAY | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Edinburgh Playing Fields CHERWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Aylesbury Park Golf Club (Closed) ANDREWS WAY | golf | 808 yd |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Bearbrook Combined School FOWLER ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Aylesbury College OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Oak Green School OAK GREEN | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Walton Court HANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.