Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, HP21 9UE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP21 9UE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	53.2%	48.8%	-4.4%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	46.8%	51.2%	4.4%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	38.1%	40.2%	2.1%	37.9%	2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	36%	-3.2%	44.2%	-8.2%
Separated	6.7%	2.1%	-4.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	13.9%	15.9%	2.0%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	2.1%	5.8%	3.7%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.1%	40.8%	-10.3%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	33.8%	38.1%	4.3%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13.9%	18.3%	4.4%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	13.9%	16.8%	2.9%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	13.7%	-2.8%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	16.8%	-3.8%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.7%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	16.8%	0.8%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	26.8%	1.5%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	4.6%	4.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	2.7%	0.5%
Other Asian	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	1.6%	2.5%
Black African	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	1.0%	1.7%
Other Black	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	85.7%	82.9%	-2.8%	81.4%	1.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78% 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	83.5%	78%	-5.5%	83.2%	-5.2%
European Union	4.6%	8.7%	4.1%	6.1%	2.6%
Africa	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	5.9%	7.8%	1.9%	5.6%	2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.3%	77.6%	-4.7%	83.2%	-5.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	12.3%	11.9%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	3%	5%	2.0%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	5.9%	4.1%	-1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Less than 2 years	8.4%	0.9%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Orwell Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orwell Drive was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Aylesbury South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orwell Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aylesbury South West and the 651st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.7%.

🔎 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 9UE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Orwell Drive are based on 153 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 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, HP21 9UE

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP21 9UE

Average Price
£265,992

Semi-Detached
£306,034

Terraced
£270,500

Detached
£375,136

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,520

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orwell Drive

Average Price
£280,295

Semi-Detached
£311,071

Terraced
£284,959

Detached
£380,295

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,397

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orwell DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
83 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-09-20	£287,861
48 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-03-28	£258,462
71 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£159,950	2024-02-12	£166,057
65 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2023-11-29	£172,342
85 Orwell Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£186,000	2023-08-24	£189,965

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP21 9UE

Employment

HP21 9UE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Education	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU	3out of 4	674 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ	3out of 4	1,558 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oak Green School Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ	3out of 4	1,672 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Mandeville Combined School Lower Road , Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XA	3out of 4	2,133 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL	3out of 4	2,354 yd	Foundation 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	2out of 4	356 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH	2out of 4	2,015 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE	4out of 4	2,131 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX	4out of 4	2,173 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB	2out of 4	2,197 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	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	2,159 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Aylesbury Vale Academy Paradise Orchard , HP18 0WS	3out of 4	5,417 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	2out of 4	672 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL	- not rated	1,011 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ	3out of 4	1,937 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP	3out of 4	2,973 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin College 4 Wren Path , Fairford Leys HP19 7AR	- not rated	3,368 yd	Other independent 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		894 yd
Oasis Cafe	Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road		951 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chip Co	Unit E, Walton Court Centre, Hannon Road		916 yd
Hi Tide	81 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury		948 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Orwell Drive, Aylesbury	220 yd
The Co-operative	Unit A, Walton Court Centre	916 yd
Budgens-Mandeville Road	79 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mandeville School ELLEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	374 yd
Bucks Cc Sports & Social Club LOWER ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	711 yd
Ashmead Combined School COLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	780 yd
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Closed) Mandeville Road	grass pitches	951 yd
Walton Court HANNON ROAD	grass pitches	961 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	94.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	74.4%

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	43.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	156.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HP21 9UE