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.
ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD LANE, HP6 5AB.
201
56
£ 66,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP6 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodside Junior School
Henry Allen Nursery School
St George's Church of England Infant School
Chestnut Lane School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham School
Stony Dean School
Elangeni School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP65AB · Data under Open Government Licence