Rickard Close, Aylesbury, HP21 9HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 9HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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%	49.1%	1.2%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	52.1%	50.9%	-1.2%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 9HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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	35.2%	42.7%	7.5%	37.9%	4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	36.6%	-5.2%	44.2%	-7.6%
Separated	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	16.4%	11.8%	-4.6%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	4.7%	6.1%	1.4%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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 (86.7%) 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	51.1%	53.6%	2.5%	48.4%	5.2%
Good health	37.2%	33.1%	-4.1%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	8.9%	12.1%	3.2%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.5%	12.7%	-2.8%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.2%	11.5%	-7.7%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.4%	1.3%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.9%	0.8%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	20%	5.4%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	31.2%	5.8%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	5.2%	2.3%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	3.1%	1.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	2.5%	0.9%	-1.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	89.4%	83.2%	-6.2%	81.4%	1.8%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% 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	88.7%	83.8%	-4.9%	83.2%	0.6%
European Union	4.6%	8.6%	4.0%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	5%	0.7%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	84%	-4.7%	83.2%	0.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.5%	9.1%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	5.3%	2.4%	-2.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.9%	76.7%	3.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Rickard Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickard Close was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rickard Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 742nd highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP21 9HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rickard Close are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rickard Close, Aylesbury, HP21 9HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP21 9HT

Average Price
£251,872

Semi-Detached
£236,920

Terraced
£257,618

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£234,063

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rickard Close

Average Price
£261,037

Semi-Detached
£263,491

Terraced
£269,844

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£223,105

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rickard CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Rickard Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£202,000	2025-09-19	£202,393
43 Rickard Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£332,500	2022-11-29	£318,157
37 Rickard Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-10-26	£311,512
7 Rickard Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£217,500	2019-05-20	£258,689
29 Rickard Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2018-09-04	£197,407

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP21 9HT

Employment

HP21 9HT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9HT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	35
Looking after home or family	10
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	20
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG	- not rated	1,733 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU	- not rated	925 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU	3out of 4	925 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southcourt Infant School Ceely Road , HP21 8JA	- not rated	1,505 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Harding Infant School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ	- not rated	1,638 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ	3out of 4	1,638 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES	- not rated	580 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES	- not rated	580 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH	3out of 4	2,184 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX	4out of 4	2,373 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX	- not rated	2,373 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD	- not rated	2,414 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET	3out of 4	557 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET	- not rated	619 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ	- not rated	997 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL	- not rated	1,123 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ	3out of 4	2,192 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pebble Brook Community Cafe	Unit 1, Walton Court Shopping Centre		1,026 yd
Oasis Cafe	Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chip Co	Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road		1,046 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Orwell Drive, Aylesbury		393 yd
The Co-operative	Unit A, Walton Court Centre		1,046 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	578 yd
Bucks Cc Sports & Social Club LOWER ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	769 yd
Ashmead Combined School COLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	929 yd
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Closed) Mandeville Road	grass pitches	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.04 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HP21 9HT