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.
HP6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP6 5BQ.
481
40
£ 66,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
Woodside Junior School
Henry Allen Nursery School
Chestnut Lane School
Amersham School
Elangeni School
St George's Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.5 km
- The Beech House0.1 km
- Boot and Slipper0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Barracuda0.5 km
- Darmon Deli0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.4 km
- KOYO0.3 km
- Little Walkers0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP65BQ · Data under Open Government Licence