Postcode HP20 2XL is located in an urban city, within the Aylesbury North ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Watermead & Elmhurst area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Watermead & Elmhurst is £56,264 per year. The nearest station is Aylesbury, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alfred Rose Park.
Watermead & Elmhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Watermead & Elmhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Watermead & Elmhurst is £56,264 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from HP20 2XL.
Watermead & Elmhurst near HP20 2XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aylesbury located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alfred Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alfred Rose Park |
| 0.4 mi | Haddington Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Haddington Way Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Aylesbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,513 up to £539,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £375,000 | £458 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £340,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 56 | £280,000 | £387 |
| Flats | 47 | £182,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £182,500 | £268,000 | £248,500 |
| 2017 | £387,500 | £200,000 | £260,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £187,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £392,500 | £190,000 | £272,500 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £353,500 | £211,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £195,000 | £277,500 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £189,500 | £327,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £482,500 | £195,000 | £325,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £422,500 | £190,000 | £325,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £180,000 | £320,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £179,250 | £376,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359 | £299 | £384 | £382 |
| 2017 | £320 | £363 | £373 | £358 |
| 2018 | £349 | £319 | £314 | £351 |
| 2019 | £371 | £357 | £305 | £328 |
| 2020 | £374 | £323 | £290 | £316 |
| 2021 | £344 | £334 | £354 | £355 |
| 2022 | £354 | £331 | £404 | £406 |
| 2023 | £425 | £357 | £395 | £380 |
| 2024 | £372 | £324 | £393 | £386 |
| 2025 | £458 | £329 | £391 | £414 |
| 2026 | £539 | £306 | £378 | £378 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP20 2XL.
In the HP20 2XL postcode area, located within Watermead & Elmhurst, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP20 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Meadoway, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1XB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP20 2XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raj Wali Khan
Aylesbury North - Elected 1 May 2025
Susan Ann Morgan
Aylesbury North - Elected 1 May 2025
Laura Kyrke-Smith
Aylesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP20 2XL records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.
The median sale price around HP20 2XL in Watermead & Elmhurst is £272,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to HP20 2XL, including St Louis Catholic Primary School (Good), Stocklake Park Community School (Good) and Bierton Church of England Combined School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HP20 2XL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Aylesbury covering HP20 2XL is Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raj Wali Khan (Liberal Democrats) and Susan Ann Morgan (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.