Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

RECTORY WAY, HP7 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY WAY, HP7 0BS.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP7 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HP7 0BS has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HP7 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Way, 0.2km from Amersham Old Town in Buckinghamshire. Administratively it sits within Penn Wood and Old Amersham ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP7 0BS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k. 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 HP7 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00089529 (shared with 17 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 HP7 0BS. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 505,000

2 sales · Mean £ 505,000

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

HP7 0BS has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft20
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham

Good329 pupils0.3 km
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Outstanding1358 pupils1.0 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Pepsan1.0 km
  • Cake Box1.0 km
  • Gershon & Sons0.2 km
  • Hobbs Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Mr Wright And Mrs Wright0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Smoky Boys1.0 km
  • The Coriander0.9 km
  • Village Mangal1.0 km
  • The Royal Voluntary Services Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Ambers Of Amersham0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Belly Busters0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal British Legion Old Amersham0.3 km
  • Drop WIne0.2 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham1.0 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer3.8 km
  • Seer Green & Jordans6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Whielden Street0.2 km
  • Whielden Street0.3 km
  • Broadway0.3 km
  • Broadway0.3 km
  • Gore Hill0.4 km