HP6 5EF is a sought-after residential area on Woodside Close, 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 5EF offers 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £886k, up 3.4% 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 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00089521 (shared with 448 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSIDE CLOSE, HP6 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE CLOSE, HP6 5EF.
481
40
£ 66,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP6 5EF 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 5EF 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. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP6 5EF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 849,000
2 sales · Mean £ 849,000
Detached
£ 800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 850,000
Flat
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 239,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP6 5EF has low crime rates — 34 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
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chestnut Lane School
Henry Allen Nursery School
Woodside Junior School
Elangeni School
St George's Church of England Infant School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
Amersham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Anri Convenience Store0.8 km
- Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.4 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 Shop0.2 km
- The Beech House0.2 km
- Boot and Slipper0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Barracuda0.2 km
- Darmon Deli0.2 km
- Harris & Hoole0.2 km
- KOYO0.2 km
- Little Walkers0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Amersham Fish Bar0.2 km
- Phat Kebabs0.3 km
- Superb Kebab House0.2 km
- Belly Busters0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham0.2 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.2 km
- Chorleywood6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfield Corner0.1 km
- Oakfield Corner0.1 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Amersham Station0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP65EF · Data under Open Government Licence