Porter Lane is in Broughton, Aylesbury and in Buckinghamshire district. HP22 7AP is located in the Aston Clinton and Bierton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porter Lane, Broughton, Aylesbury, HP22 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP22 7AN, HP22 7AW, HP22 7AX, HP22 7AG, HP22 7AJ, HP22 7AL, HP22 7AU, HP22 7AR, HP22 7AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP22 7AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 25.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.7%) 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 | 52.6% | 64.6% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 3.8% | -11.4% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7AP this area, 5.6% 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 5.6% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 24.4% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 44.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 99.5% | 68.9% | -30.6% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 93.8% | 81.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 81.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porter Lane was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Aston Clinton and Bierton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porter Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Aston Clinton and Bierton and the 236th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 642.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Porter Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £489,950 | 2020-10-30 | £546,335 |
| 1 Porter Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £440,000 | 2017-07-28 | £502,426 |
| 2 Porter Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £440,000 | 2017-07-28 | £502,426 |
| 7 Porter Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2017-06-30 | £491,569 |
| 5 Porter Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2017-06-27 | £514,433 |
HP22 7AP 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbrook View Primary Academy Kingsbrook Basin , HP22 7EE | - not rated | 558 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School Parsons Lane , Bierton HP22 5DF | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Community Schools (Infants) Narbeth Drive , HP20 1NX | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Junior School Broughton Avenue , HP20 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Harris Court , HP20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 2out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Oxford Road , HP21 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire UTC Oxford Road , HP21 8PB | 2out of 4 | 3,670 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit Units 1 and 2 , The Abbey Centre HP19 9NS | 4out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pace Centre Coventon Road , Coventon Road HP19 9JL | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army - Aylesbury Corps | The Salvation Army, Meadow Way | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House P.H. | Broughton Crossing, Bierton | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit F, Kingsbrook Basin | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burcott Lane Recreation Ground Burcott Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.