Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AB.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP6 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, HP6 5AB is established retirement territory. With £634k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP6 5AB 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.

For serious buyers, HP6 5AB is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £634k, up 12.3% 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 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00089528 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP6 5AB. 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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 676,000

6 sales · Mean £ 677,833

Flat

£ 367,500

4 sales · Mean £ 359,612

Semi-Detached

£ 727,475

2 sales · Mean £ 727,475

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP6 5AB has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Woodside Junior School

Good242 pupils0.4 km
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Henry Allen Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils0.6 km
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Chestnut Lane School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.8 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Stony Dean School

Outstanding206 pupils0.9 km
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Elangeni School

Good242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Anri Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • Collins And Jervie0.6 km
  • Nena Craft Bakery0.7 km
  • Oxfam Gift Shop0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.6 km
  • Polish Ex-servicemen's Club0.8 km
  • The Beech House0.7 km
  • Boot and Slipper0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Barracuda0.6 km
  • Darmon Deli0.6 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.7 km
  • Kings Roast Coffee House0.8 km
  • KOYO0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Amersham Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Nanny Littons Lunch Run0.8 km
  • Phat Kebabs0.7 km
  • Superb Kebab House0.7 km
  • Belly Busters0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham0.5 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer2.7 km
  • Chorleywood6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Plantation Road0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Leisure Centre0.4 km