Bois Lane is in Amersham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP6 6BY 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 Bois Lane, Amersham, HP6 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP6 6BX, HP6 6BT, HP6 5LN, HP6 6BS, HP6 6BL, HP6 6BN, HP6 6BZ, HP6 6BP, HP6 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP6 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP6 6BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 21.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.2% | 65.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 64.1% | 59.4% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around HP6 6BY this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 72% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 38.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 84.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 90.4% | 88.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bois Lane was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Amersham and Chesham Bois average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Bois Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Amersham and Chesham Bois and the 672nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57A Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-07-31 | £909,069 |
| 45 Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2021-11-30 | £522,626 |
| 49 Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-11-26 | £570,936 |
| 53 Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £581,000 | 2020-12-18 | £654,829 |
| 47 Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2020-11-03 | £643,192 |
HP6 6BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP6 6BY 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 3,320 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 | 854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 3,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore On The Hill | 106 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 773 yd | |
| Little Walkers | 5 Woodside Road, Amersham | 775 yd | |
| A Little Street Kitchen | 97 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 789 yd | |
| Tom Yum Thai Restaurant | 101 - 103 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 789 yd | |
| Barracuda | 96 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot and Slipper | 2 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham | 773 yd | |
| Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop | 100 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Kebabs | 83 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 789 yd | |
| Amersham Fish Bar | 11 Woodside Road, Amersham | 841 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 931 yd | |
| KFC | 8 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 46 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 931 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Food, 38 - 40 Sycamore Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Common LAUREL COURT | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Amersham) (Closed) Sycamore House Sycamore House Woodside Road | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| St Michaels Church ST MICHAELS CHURCH ST MICHAELS CHURCH SYCAMORE ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Amersham Community Centre CHILTERN AVENUE | 991 yd | |
| The Chiltern Pools THE CHILTERN POOLS THE CHILTERN POOLS CHILTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.