Market Hill is in Whitchurch, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP22 4JB is located in the Wing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Hill, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, HP22 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP22 4JD, HP22 4NX, HP22 4JE, HP22 4JQ, HP22 4JY, HP22 4JA, HP22 4JF, HP22 4JS, HP22 4JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP22 4JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 HP22 4JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 20.3% | 26.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 59.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 51.9% | 62.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 HP22 4JB this area, 8.7% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 8.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 52.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Hill was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Great Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Market Hill has the 4th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Great Brickhill and the 177th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Market Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £546,000 | 2025-03-28 | £534,338 |
| 10 Market Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2025-02-21 | £345,727 |
| 5 Market Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £597,500 | 2022-04-14 | £633,979 |
| 15 Market Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2022-03-31 | £869,627 |
| 12 Market Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-05-12 | £387,736 |
HP22 4JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
HP22 4JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Combined School North Marston Lane , Whitchurch HP22 4JG | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Marston Church of England School School Hill , North Marston MK18 3PE | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Ridge Primary Academy President Road , Berryfields HP18 0YA | - not rated | 5,128 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan | 10 High Street, Whitchurch | 493 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.