Postcode report
Is HP20 1JN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HP20 1JN: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP20 1JN is a postcode in Aylesbury North, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP20 1JN, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP20 1JN are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP20 1JN is based on Buckinghamshire 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,764 residents, 3,435 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HP20 1JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £315k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP20 1JN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP20 1JN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP20 1JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 HMO licences, 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP20 1JN
Is HP20 1JN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP20 1JN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP20 1JN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HP20 1JN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP20 1JN?
LocaleIQ matched HP20 1JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP20 1JN?
The latest median sold price is £315k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP20 1JN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 HMO licences, 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.