Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

DARLINGTON CLOSE, HP6 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARLINGTON CLOSE, HP6 5AD.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP6 5AD's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £466k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

HP6 5AD is a sought-after residential area on Darlington Close, 0.2km 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 5AD is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, down 6.1% 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 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00089525 (shared with 73 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 5AD. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 434,500

7 sales · Mean £ 429,064

Terraced

£ 425,000

11 sales · Mean £ 426,636

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

HP6 5AD has low crime rates — 32 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft14
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Woodside Junior School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Henry Allen Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.6 km
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils0.8 km
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Chestnut Lane School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Elangeni School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Stony Dean School

Outstanding206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Anri Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.1 km
  • Collins And Jervie0.5 km
  • Nena Craft Bakery0.5 km
  • Oxfam Gift Shop0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.5 km
  • The Beech House0.5 km
  • Boot and Slipper0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Barracuda0.5 km
  • Darmon Deli0.5 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.5 km
  • KOYO0.5 km
  • Little Walkers0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Amersham Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Phat Kebabs0.5 km
  • Superb Kebab House0.5 km
  • Belly Busters0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham0.3 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer2.9 km
  • Chorleywood6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Green Lane0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km