Walnut Close is in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP22 5UG is located in the Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aylesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walnut Close, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP22 5UA, HP22 5YR, HP22 5UB, HP22 5XZ, HP22 5TY, HP22 5YJ, HP22 5TX, HP22 5TF, HP22 5UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP22 5UG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 27.9% | 38.4% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 49.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 41.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 92.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.2% 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% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Close was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Aston Clinton and Bierton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Aston Clinton and Bierton and the 112th lowest 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 -91.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Walnut Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-07-29 | £648,700 |
| 12 Walnut Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-01-18 | £543,465 |
| 18 Walnut Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-06-19 | £672,615 |
| 18 Walnut Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-11-28 | £655,466 |
| 6 Walnut Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2013-10-31 | £519,953 |
HP22 5UG 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.
HP22 5UG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Combined School Lower Road , Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XA | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Turville Church of England School School Approach , Weston Turville HP22 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedgrove Infant School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedgrove Junior School Ingram Avenue , HP21 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 4,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin House School Station Road , Little KImble HP17 0XP | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 28 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 5 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville | 943 yd | |
| The Woolpack P H | 21 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Playing Fields Eskdale Road | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Stoke Mandeville Combined School LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 48.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.