Chestnut Lane is in Amersham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP6 6EP 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 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, HP6 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP6 6FD, HP6 6ER, HP6 6NZ, HP6 6EU, HP6 6LH, HP6 6LE, HP6 6EH, HP6 6EJ, HP6 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP6 6EP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 57.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 42.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 | 22.1% | 23.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 44.3% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 17.8% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 41.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 32.6% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 12.9% | -11.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 26.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 6.8% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 36% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 78.6% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 89.7% | 77.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 77.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.3% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Lane was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Amersham and Chesham Bois average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Amersham and Chesham Bois and the 525th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34A Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2023-02-20 | £855,544 |
| 36 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £656,000 | 2022-07-15 | £674,331 |
| 50 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2020-01-22 | £727,835 |
| 58 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-12-20 | £542,105 |
| 59 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-03-01 | £456,967 |
HP6 6EP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP6 6EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 573 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 | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raans Secondary School Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 317 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 938 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Walkers | 5 Woodside Road, Amersham | 831 yd | |
| Sycamore On The Hill | 106 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 842 yd | |
| Barracuda | 96 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 855 yd | |
| Veg Chennai Srilalitha Restaurant | 94 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 855 yd | |
| Darmon Deli | 104 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop | 100 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 855 yd | |
| Polish Ex-servicemen's Club | Raans Road, Amersham | 926 yd | |
| Boot and Slipper | 2 Rickmansworth Road, Amersham | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham Fish Bar | 11 Woodside Road, Amersham | 790 yd | |
| Phat Kebabs | 83 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 889 yd | |
| Nanny Littons Lunch Run | Polish Ex Servicemens Club, Raans Road | 926 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 986 yd | |
| KFC | 8 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 46 Sycamore Road, Amersham | 986 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Food, 38 - 40 Sycamore Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Junior School MITCHELL WALK | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| The Chiltern Pools THE CHILTERN POOLS THE CHILTERN POOLS CHILTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Amersham) (Closed) Sycamore House Sycamore House Woodside Road | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Amersham Community Centre CHILTERN AVENUE | 803 yd | |
| Amersham Hill Cricket Club PETER DWIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Ranns School (Closed) | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| St Michaels Church ST MICHAELS CHURCH ST MICHAELS CHURCH SYCAMORE ROAD | 881 yd | |
| Amersham Polish Club RAANS ROAD | 927 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.