HP6 5EL is a sought-after residential area on Grimsdells Corner, 0.1km from Shortway in Amersham. Administratively it sits within Amersham and Chesham Bois ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP6 5EL offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 32 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 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00089521 (shared with 448 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIMSDELLS CORNER, HP6 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIMSDELLS CORNER, HP6 5EL.
481
40
£ 66,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP6 5EL 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 5EL 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 5EL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP6 5EL has low crime rates — 32 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
Chestnut Lane School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Elangeni School
Woodside Junior School
Henry Allen Nursery School
Chesham Bois Church of England School
St George's Church of England Infant School
Amersham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Anri Convenience Store0.7 km
- Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Collins And Jervie0.3 km
- Nena Craft Bakery0.2 km
- Oxfam Gift Shop0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.1 km
- The Beech House0.5 km
- Boot and Slipper0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Barracuda0.1 km
- Darmon Deli0.1 km
- Harris & Hoole0.3 km
- KOYO0.3 km
- Little Walkers0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Amersham Fish Bar0.2 km
- Phat Kebabs0.1 km
- Superb Kebab House0.5 km
- Belly Busters0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham0.5 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.2 km
- Chorleywood6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rickmansworth Road0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Road0.1 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Anne's Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP65EL · Data under Open Government Licence