Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WOODSIDE CLOSE, HP6 5EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE CLOSE, HP6 5EG.

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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 5EG 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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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HP6 5EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £733k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.2% year-on-year.

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

HP6 5EG is a sought-after residential area on Woodside Close, 0.1km from Amersham on the Hill 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £733k, down 25.2% 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 5EG 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 5EG. 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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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

£ 836,000

5 sales · Mean £ 810,400

Detached

£ 907,500

2 sales · Mean £ 907,500

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

HP6 5EG has low crime rates — 29 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting20
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.4 km
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Chestnut Lane School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Allen Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Woodside Junior School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Elangeni School

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils1.1 km
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Chesham Bois Church of England School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Anri Convenience Store0.7 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
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.2 km
  • The Beech House0.3 km
  • Boot and Slipper0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Barracuda0.2 km
  • Darmon Deli0.2 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.2 km
  • KOYO0.2 km
  • Little Walkers0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Amersham Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Phat Kebabs0.2 km
  • Superb Kebab House0.3 km
  • Belly Busters0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham0.3 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer3.2 km
  • Chorleywood6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Sycamore Road0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Sycamore Road0.2 km
  • Oakfield Corner0.2 km