HP7 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Market Square, 0.2km from Amersham Old Town in Amersham. Administratively it sits within Penn Wood and Old Amersham ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
For serious buyers, HP7 0DQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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 HP7 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00089542 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET SQUARE, HP7 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, HP7 0DQ.
198
49
£ 72,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP7 0DQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP7 0DQ combines high owner-occupation (70%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP7 0DQ. The average age is 49.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP7 0DQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion Old Amersham0.1 km
- Drop WIne0.1 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- The Eagle Public House0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Gershon & Sons0.2 km
- Hobbs Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mr Wright And Mrs Wright0.6 km
- TSK Amersham0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Ambers Of Amersham0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Cote Brasserie0.1 km
- Gilbeys Restaurant0.0 km
- Hawkyns Restaurant & Bar0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham1.1 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.9 km
- Seer Green & Jordans6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whielden Street0.0 km
- Whielden Street0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Gore Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP70DQ · Data under Open Government Licence