Thornhill Close, Amersham, HP7 0EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP7 0EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	51.3%	2.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.8%	48.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	25.7%	38%	12.3%	37.9%	0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	31.4%	-12.2%	44.2%	-12.8%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	13.6%	15.1%	1.5%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	10.9%	11.2%	0.3%	6.1%	5.1%

Health

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	51.1%	49.8%	-1.3%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	33%	32.1%	-0.9%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	12.1%	12.4%	0.3%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	2.5%	4%	1.5%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 51%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.4%	14.4%	0.0%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.2%	7.4%	1.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	5.3%	-3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	11.7%	-0.4%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	44%	51%	7.0%	33.8%	17.2%
Other	8.2%	2.7%	-5.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	4.8%	3.4%	-1.4%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	3.8%	6.8%	3.0%	1.6%	5.2%
Black African	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	1.0%	2.1%
Other Black	1%	1%	0.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	0.8%	1.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2%	2.0%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%
White	86.7%	71.5%	-15.2%	81.4%	-9.9%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.8% 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	84.1%	77.8%	-6.3%	83.2%	-5.4%
European Union	2.5%	6.1%	3.6%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	8.8%	2.5%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.2%	77.8%	-4.4%	83.2%	-5.4%
10+ Years	1.9%	15.2%	13.3%	9.8%	5.4%
5-10 Years	1.9%	4%	2.1%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	10.8%	1.3%	-9.5%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	3.7%	0.4%	3.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Thornhill Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Close was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Little Chalfont and Amersham Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thornhill Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Chalfont and Amersham Common and the 510th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£72,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HP7 0EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornhill Close are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornhill Close, Amersham, HP7 0EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP7 0EW

Average Price
£485,096

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£463,730

Detached
£764,890

Flats/Maisonettes
£323,493

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornhill Close

Average Price
£475,738

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£510,881

Detached
£753,559

Flats/Maisonettes
£354,749

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornhill CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Thornhill Close, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£499,000	2023-10-09	£504,506
18 Thornhill Close, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-10-09	£505,517
16 Thornhill Close, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£495,000	2023-04-19	£513,333
5 Thornhill Close, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£307,000	2022-11-30	£302,499
20 Thornhill Close, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£685,000	2020-07-21	£793,074

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP7 0EW

Employment

HP7 0EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Information and communication	18
Manufacturing	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	6
Construction	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW	4out of 4	2,322 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham School Lane , HP7 0EL	3out of 4	375 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX	3out of 4	2,330 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW	- not rated	2,332 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coleshill Church of England Infant School Village Road , Coleshill HP7 0LQ	3out of 4	2,438 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF	4out of 4	2,541 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA	4out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB	4out of 4	3,835 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	3out of 4	5,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA	4out of 4	5,337 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY	- not rated	1,678 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB	- not rated	1,940 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW	4out of 4	2,546 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF	- not rated	2,573 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pluma Restaurant LLP	18 High Street, Amersham	69 yd
Hawkyns Restaurant & Bar	The Crown Hotel, 16 High Street	179 yd
Spice Society	17 Whielden Street, Amersham	198 yd
Seasons Cafe Deli	6 Market Square, Amersham	216 yd
The Artichoke	9 Market Square, Amersham	224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Arms	30 High Street, Amersham	69 yd
The Eagle Public House	145 High Street, Amersham	179 yd
The Saracens Head Inn	The Saracens Head Public House, 38 Whielden Street	225 yd
Royal British Legion Old Amersham	22 Whielden Street, Amersham	228 yd
The Swan	The Swan Public House, 122 High Street	229 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Stores Limited, London Road West		590 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	London Road, Amersham		590 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barn Meadow SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	318 yd
Spratleys Meadow SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	643 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HP7 0EW