Rickmansworth Road is in Amersham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP6 5JW is located in the Amersham and Chesham Bois electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, HP6 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP6 5EJ, HP6 5FF, HP6 5HQ, HP6 5EN, HP6 5JS, HP6 5UL, HP6 5JH, HP6 5HX, HP6 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP6 5JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 41.1% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 40.1% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 10.4% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 56.5% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.2% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84% | 78.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 75% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 74.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 2.6% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickmansworth Road was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Amersham and Chesham Bois average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rickmansworth Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Amersham and Chesham Bois and the 334th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Midsummer Lodge, 30 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-12-06 | £296,770 |
| 32 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,273,750 | 2020-09-01 | £1,392,818 |
| 22 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2020-08-21 | £892,706 |
| 34 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2019-08-08 | £1,573,542 |
| 61 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-06-14 | £787,557 |
HP6 5JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 589 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Street Kitchen | 97 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 58 yd | |
| Tom Yum Thai Restaurant | 101 - 103 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 58 yd | |
| Sycamore On The Hill | 106 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 99 yd | |
| Barracuda | 96 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 108 yd | |
| Veg Chennai Srilalitha Restaurant | 94 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop | 100 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 108 yd | |
| Boot and Slipper | 2 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham | 173 yd | |
| The Beech House | 16 Hill Avenue, Amersham | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Kebabs | 83 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 58 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 184 yd | |
| Amersham Fish Bar | 11 Woodside Road, Amersham | 243 yd | |
| KFC | 8 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 267 yd | |
| Mooboo | 38 Hill Avenue, Amersham | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 46 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 184 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Food, 38 - 40 Sycamore Road | 184 yd | |
| Tesco | Ground Floor, Merritt House | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church ST MICHAELS CHURCH ST MICHAELS CHURCH SYCAMORE ROAD | 141 yd | |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Amersham) (Closed) Sycamore House Sycamore House Woodside Road | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Amersham Community Centre CHILTERN AVENUE | 436 yd | |
| The Chiltern Pools THE CHILTERN POOLS THE CHILTERN POOLS CHILTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Dr Challoners Grammar School CHESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| The Common LAUREL COURT | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Hervines Park HERVINES PARK HERVINES PARK HERVINES ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Amersham Hill Cricket Club PETER DWIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Woodside Junior School MITCHELL WALK | grass pitches | 968 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.