Wickham Close Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
8 addresses across 1 postcode (HP20), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1405685.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 2).
- 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitehill Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 105 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 2007-2011 (4); 2012 onwards (1); 2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (63% of about 640 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)
- Land At Junction Of Buckingham Street And New Street: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- PO Sorting Office, Cambridge Street: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Elsinore House, 43 Buckingham Street: up to 33 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Ardenham Lane: up to 54 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 23 To 29 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2LR: up to 9 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 75 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP20 2FY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aylesbury 900,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Aylesbury Vale Parkway 128,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Stoke Mandeville 192,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Drayton Road Aylesbury | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prince Rupert Drive South Aylesbury | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Exchange Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 30.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehill Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lansdales Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmhurst Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Stoke Mandeville Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alfred Rose Park 5.4 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Leys Allotments 1.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Derby Arms Public House, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Derby Arms Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Evelyn's Patch | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Oakfield Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Rifle Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buckinghamshire College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Aylesbury High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bearbrook Combined School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aylesbury UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Green School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Maid HP20 2ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Chicken Cottage HP20 2ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Londis Post Office HP20 2ER | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2009 |
| The Chip Co HP20 2ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Bruce's Island Cuisine HP20 2ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| OurSpace Childcare HP20 2DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Cater Link at Elmhurst School HP20 2DB | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Lidl HP19 9QL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Park View Respite Service HP20 1JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken HP19 9QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| The New Zealand PH HP19 9QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2022 |
| OSJCT Buckingham Road HP19 9QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Nisa Local HP19 9QN | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey HP19 9QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Lakeside At Watermead Care Home HP19 0WH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunsham Lane (14); On or near Radnor End (11); On or near Bardon Green (11); On or near Ladbroke Close (9); On or near Shirley Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Lidl (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, HP19 9QL) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HP20 2FY: 8 addresses of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bardon Green · Dunsham Lane · Drayton Road · Ensbury Path · Megdale Place · Radnor End · Elmhurst Road · Gilmore Road · Cannock Road · Buckingham Road · Fairfax Crescent · Ruskin Way
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.