Shaw Close Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
20 addresses across 1 postcode (HP20), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1401351.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakfield Surgery, about 280 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 150 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £62,000 | £62,000 | £62,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2024 | 8 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 18 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £258,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Apr 2010 | 11 HP20 1JQ | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2008 | 5 HP20 1JQ | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 14 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 9 HP20 1JQ | Semi-detached | £184,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2005 | 5 HP20 1JQ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | 1 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2003 | 14 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2003 | 9 HP20 1JQ | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | 6 HP20 1JQ | Terraced | £62,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (6); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1991-1995 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Buckinghamshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,527 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,527 | £3,088 | £3,650 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (50% of about 540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 67 Walton Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 84 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP20 1JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aylesbury 900,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Stoke Mandeville 192,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Aylesbury Vale Parkway 128,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grecian Street Aylesbury | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Aylesbury Bus Stn | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Exchange Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 29.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfield Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grove Dental Clinic | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoke Mandeville Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Aylesbury Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Kingsbury Super Store Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,960 m² | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 2.4 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tring Road Allotments 1.4 ha | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Moated site 330m south east of Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale | Valley | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Oakfield Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| New Covert | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| The Green | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 20 |
3 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broughton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broughton Community Schools (Infants) | Primary | 4–7 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turnfurlong Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turnfurlong Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aylesbury High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange School | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedgrove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazells Bowls Club HP20 1JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Sainsbury's HP20 1LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2015 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd HP20 1LE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Beef King HP20 1EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| The Plough Sizzling Pub HP20 1JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Lidl HP20 1GD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| The Townhouse B And B HP20 1LD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2010 |
| Aylesbury Canal Society HP20 1AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Orientals Best HP21 7JP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2019 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School HP21 7JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At St Joseph's Catholic Infant School HP21 7JF | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| St Josephs School Holiday Camp HP21 7JF | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (57); On or near Wingate Walk (44); On or near Oakfield Road (16); On or near Grecian Street (7); On or near Coy Court (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HP20 1JQ: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Coy Court · Olivier Way · Grecian Street · Shakespeare Way · Stanhope Road · Pavilion Close · Queen Street · Denby Walk · Wingate Walk · Clinton Crescent · Barnsbury Avenue · Eagles Road
All the streets in HP20 and across Buckinghamshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.