Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HP6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP6 5BQ.

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Population

481

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP6 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HP6 5BQ — age 40, 46% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HP6 5BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Amersham in Amersham. Administratively it sits within Amersham and Chesham Bois ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00089521 (shared with 448 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 5BQ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

HP6 5BQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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Woodside Junior School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Henry Allen Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.0 km
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Chestnut Lane School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils1.2 km
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Elangeni School

Good242 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Collins And Jervie0.3 km
  • Nena Craft Bakery0.4 km
  • Oxfam Gift Shop0.3 km
  • Pepsan0.0 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.5 km
  • The Beech House0.1 km
  • Boot and Slipper0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Barracuda0.5 km
  • Darmon Deli0.5 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.4 km
  • KOYO0.3 km
  • Little Walkers0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Amersham Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Phat Kebabs0.5 km
  • Superb Kebab House0.1 km
  • Belly Busters0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham0.1 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer3.3 km
  • Chorleywood6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Amersham Station0.0 km
  • Amersham Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.0 km
  • Amersham Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km