HP6 5BT is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Amersham in Amersham. Administratively it sits within Amersham and Chesham Bois ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP6 5BT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 36 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00089521 (shared with 448 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP6 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP6 5BT.
481
40
£ 66,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP6 5BT 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
HP6 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP6 5BT. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP6 5BT has low crime rates — 36 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
Chestnut Lane School
Henry Allen Nursery School
Woodside Junior School
Elangeni School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
St George's Church of England Infant School
Amersham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Anri Convenience Store1.0 km
- Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Collins And Jervie0.1 km
- Nena Craft Bakery0.2 km
- Oxfam Gift Shop0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.3 km
- The Beech House0.0 km
- Boot and Slipper0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Barracuda0.3 km
- Darmon Deli0.3 km
- Harris & Hoole0.2 km
- KOYO0.2 km
- Little Walkers0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Amersham Fish Bar0.3 km
- Phat Kebabs0.3 km
- Superb Kebab House0.0 km
- Belly Busters0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham0.2 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.4 km
- Chorleywood6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfield Corner0.0 km
- Oakfield Corner0.0 km
- Doctor Challoner's School0.1 km
- Amersham Station0.2 km
- Amersham Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP65BT · Data under Open Government Licence