Care Homes in HP21
The HP21 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 238 beds, falling under Buckinghamshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 5 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in HP21
HP21 covers central Aylesbury — the county town of Buckinghamshire — administered by Buckinghamshire Council as a unitary authority since 2020. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 238 beds, spread across a varied quality landscape: one Outstanding (Byron House Care Home), five Good, two Requires Improvement, and one Inadequate. The presence of an Inadequate-rated home makes careful selection essential. Byron House Care Home represents the quality benchmark for the area. Aylesbury's position as the county town means additional care options are available in neighbouring HP19 and HP20 districts, and families requiring nursing care have further choice in the wider Buckinghamshire market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HP21 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in HP21, offering a combined 238 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HP21 have?
Of the 9 care homes in HP21: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HP21?
Byron House Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in HP21, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 28 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HP21 postcode?
The HP21 postcode area falls under Buckinghamshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HP21?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Buckinghamshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data