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California & Southcourt

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About

The California & Southcourt area forms a residential district on the eastern edge of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. It is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along the main thoroughfare of Wendover Road. The area is bordered by the A41, providing a direct transport link, while the Grand Union Canal marks part of its western boundary.

A notable local feature is the large expanse of California Mere, a former gravel pit now filled with water and surrounded by open grassland. This provides a significant area for informal recreation and walking. The district includes several primary schools and community facilities, serving its settled population. Housing here is generally more affordable compared to central Aylesbury, attracting families and first-time buyers to the area.

Area overview

On average California & Southcourt has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in California & Southcourt is £49,587 per year. There are 6 schools in California & Southcourt: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). California & Southcourt is home to around 7,416 people, with a population density of about 5,158.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

California & Southcourt Population
7,416
Population density
5,158.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.62(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-9%)
Public order
4.85(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,825
51.58%
Pakistani
1,510
20.36%
Other White
657
8.86%
Other Asian
218
2.94%
Indian
191
2.58%
Total population: 7,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,533
27.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,363
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
786
13.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
721
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,644

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
722
26.81%
Other social rented
616
22.87%
Owns outright
437
16.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
16.12%
Social rents from council
383
14.22%
Total households: 2,693

Property prices in California & Southcourt

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 in California & Southcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £457,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for California & Southcourt in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in California & Southcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced7£327,000
Semi-Detached21£327,500
Flats17£202,500

10 years median price trend in California & Southcourt

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in California & Southcourt.

All postcodes in California & Southcourt

HP218NY

Prebendal Avenue

HP218TB

Evenlode Close

HP218LY

Thame Road

HP218LB

Prebendal Avenue

HP218JT

Montague Road

HP218LT

Battersby Mews

HP218HH

California

HP218SY

Plym Close

HP218NU

Streamside Walk

HP218EA

Verney Walk

HP218DT

Birch Court

HP218ER

Churchill Avenue

HP218JA

Ceely Road

HP218JF

Lee Road

HP218GY

Ceely Road

HP218DG

Old Stoke Road

HP218DW

Cottesloe Road

HP218DY

Taylor Road

HP218EH

Fremantle Road

HP218LQ

Prebendal Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.