Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

RECTORY HILL, HP7 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY HILL, HP7 0BU.

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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 0BU 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

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in HP7 0BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Hill, 0.3km 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 0BU is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

HP7 0BU has low crime rates — 39 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 offences14
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting4

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 pupils0.9 km
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Amersham School

Good991 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Pepsan0.8 km
  • Sun State CBD & Vape0.9 km
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • Gershon & Sons0.4 km
  • Hobbs Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Beech House0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion Old Amersham0.4 km
  • Drop WIne0.3 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Plentiful Desserts0.9 km
  • Smoky Boys0.8 km
  • The Coriander0.8 km
  • Metro Lounge0.9 km
  • Village Mangal0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Superb Kebab House0.9 km
  • Belly Busters0.8 km
  • La Baguette0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham0.9 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer3.8 km
  • Seer Green & Jordans6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Whielden Street0.4 km
  • Whielden Street0.4 km
  • Broadway0.4 km
  • Broadway0.4 km
  • Gore Hill0.5 km