Bodiam Close is in Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP21 9UQ is located in the Aylesbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, HP21 9UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP21 9UJ, HP21 7UH, HP21 7DX, HP21 9UL, HP21 9TZ, HP21 7DY, HP21 9UX, HP21 9UA, HP21 9UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP21 9UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP21 9UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 20% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 63.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 51.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 9UQ this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 47.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.3% | 76.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 90.5% | 86.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 86.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.2% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodiam Close was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Aylesbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bodiam Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylesbury East and the 668th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2023-11-03 | £808,656 |
| 14 Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-04-14 | £652,844 |
| 9 Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2018-08-06 | £303,183 |
| 7 Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-06-03 | £662,123 |
| 8 Bodiam Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2009-07-22 | £730,713 |
HP21 9UQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 9UQ 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 retired residents living in HP21 9UQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedgrove Infant School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DJ | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedgrove Junior School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DN | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Community 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 | 3,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source | Church of the Holy Spirit, Camborne Avenue | 218 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 33 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 387 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 37 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 411 yd | |
| The Oaks | 3 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 771 yd | |
| MORE Leisure @ Stoke Mandeville Stadium | The Guttmann Sports and Leisure Centre, Guttmann Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire Yeoman | Camborne Avenue, Aylesbury | 278 yd | |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club | Foxhills, Wendover Road | 970 yd | |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club | Aylesbury & District Sports Club, Wendover Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoy's | 15 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 327 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 13 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 327 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 327 yd | |
| Elm Farm Tandoori | 5 Elm Court, Elm Farm Road | 844 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | Beaconsfield Services, Windsor Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 327 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 17 Jansel Square, Aylesbury | 387 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Mandeville Road, Aylesbury | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedgrove Park AMBLESIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Turnfurlong Junior School TURNFURLONG LANE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Foxhill Indoor Bowls Club AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND AYLESBURY SPORTS GROUND WENDOVER ROAD | indoor bowls | 698 yd |
| William Harding School HAZLEHURST DRIVE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Pitches MESSENGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| St Edwards Catholic School HAZELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Aylesbury Tennis, Squash And Racketball Club WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge GUTTMANN ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.