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.
RECTORY WAY, HP7 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY WAY, HP7 0BS.
265
45
£ 72,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP7 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Belly Busters0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HP70BS · Data under Open Government Licence