Aylesbury: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Buckinghamshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across HP19, HP20, HP21.
Aylesbury DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Aylesbury
The Aylesbury rental market in Buckinghamshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,375 pcm and rents up roughly 7.5% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across HP19, HP20, HP21.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Aylesbury.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Aylesbury.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £562 | £6,744 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,071 | £12,852 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,339 | £16,068 |
| 3-bed house | £1,714 | £20,568 |
| 4-bed house | £2,209 | £26,508 |
Featured properties in Aylesbury
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across HP19, HP20, HP21.
Buying in Aylesbury
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£453,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.6%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Aylesbury face low competition with prices around £453,000 and growth of about 2.6% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Aylesbury
With an average property price near £453,000 and gross yields around 5.4%, Aylesbury offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.6% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.8/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Garden flats
- 22 bed flats
- 3Homes with parking
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Aylesbury
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Aylesbury | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Aylesbury Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Aylesbury Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| The Aylesbury Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
Family facilities
- Aylesbury Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Aylesbury
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Aylesbury Brasserie
1.4 mi from Aylesbury centre
Spice of Aylesbury
0.3 mi from Aylesbury centre
Bella Cucina
2.1 mi from Aylesbury centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.6 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Tandoori
0.4 mi from Aylesbury centre
Coffee & Co, Aylesbury
0.7 mi from Aylesbury centre
Socialising in Aylesbury
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Aylesbury
0.7 mi from Aylesbury centre
The Railway Tavern
0.7 mi from Aylesbury centre
Vault Bar
1.2 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Live Lounge
0.2 mi from Aylesbury centre
The Riverside Inn
2.1 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Shopping Centre
1.9 mi from Aylesbury centre
Things to do in Aylesbury
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Aylesbury Sports & Fitness
2.1 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Cricket Club
2.4 mi from Aylesbury centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.5 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Cinema
2.2 mi from Aylesbury centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.3 mi from Aylesbury centre
Aylesbury Adventure Park
1.6 mi from Aylesbury centre
Commuting from Aylesbury
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 37 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 28 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 26 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 20 min |
Local developments in Aylesbury
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Aylesbury town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near HP19
Approved
Aylesbury retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Aylesbury
Verified contractors covering HP19, HP20, HP21 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Aylesbury
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Aylesbury
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Aylesbury must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Buckinghamshire.
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