HP6 5AA is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Lane, 0.4km from Amersham on the Hill in Amersham. Administratively it sits within Amersham and Chesham Bois ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP6, HP6 5AA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £756k, up 19.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HP6 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00089528 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AA.
201
56
£ 66,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP6 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HP6 5AA is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £756k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP6 5AA. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 725,000
8 sales · Mean £ 812,750
Semi-Detached
£ 872,500
4 sales · Mean £ 867,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP6 5AA has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodside Junior School
Henry Allen Nursery School
St George's Church of England Infant School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham School
Chestnut Lane School
Stony Dean School
Elangeni School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Anri Convenience Store0.6 km
- Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Collins And Jervie0.6 km
- Nena Craft Bakery0.7 km
- Oxfam Gift Shop0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.6 km
- Polish Ex-servicemen's Club0.9 km
- The Beech House0.6 km
- Boot and Slipper0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Barracuda0.6 km
- Darmon Deli0.6 km
- Harris & Hoole0.7 km
- Kings Roast Coffee House0.9 km
- KOYO0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Amersham Fish Bar0.5 km
- Nanny Littons Lunch Run0.9 km
- Phat Kebabs0.7 km
- Superb Kebab House0.6 km
- Belly Busters0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham0.4 km
- Chalfont & Latimer2.8 km
- Chorleywood6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Plantation Road0.4 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP65AA · Data under Open Government Licence