Magpie Lane is in Coleshill, Amersham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP7 0LT is located in the Chalfont St Giles 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 Magpie Lane, Coleshill, Amersham, HP7 0LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP7 0LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51% | -6.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 42.9% | 49% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 HP7 0LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 14.3% | 16.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 59% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 23.2% | 19.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
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 | 57.1% | 52.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 20% | 25.8% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 7.3% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 13.9% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% |
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.
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 15.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 53.2% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 88% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92.1% | 87.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 86.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magpie Lane was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magpie Lane has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crosspath Cottages Magpie Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-07-22 | £1,242,000 |
| 2 Crosspath Cottages Magpie Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-07-13 | £688,723 |
| 3 Crosspath Cottages Magpie Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2020-09-30 | £782,426 |
| 2 Crosspath Cottages Magpie Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2016-07-29 | £528,392 |
| 3 Crosspath Cottages Magpie Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-09-18 | £569,987 |
HP7 0LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
HP7 0LT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP7 0LT 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 | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill Church of England Infant School Village Road , Coleshill HP7 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Church of England Combined School Penn Street Village , HP7 0QL | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Church of England Combined School Penn Street Village , HP7 0QL | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seer Green Church of England School School Lane , Seer Green HP9 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seer Green Church of England Combined School School Lane , Seer Green HP9 2QJ | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtspur County Middle School Cherry Tree Road , HP9 1BH | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brudenell Girls' School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | 4out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrion House Centre for English Studies Merrion House , Penn Street HP9 2LS | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston School Penn Road , Knotty Green HP9 2TS | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Alfriston School Penn Road , Knotty Green HP9 2TS | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| High March School 23 Ledborough Lane , Beaconsfield HP9 2PZ | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakdene School Wilton Road , HP9 2BS | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amersham Montessori School At Amersham Cricket Club Missenden Road , Shardeloes HP7 0RL | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte and Magpies | Magpie Lane, Coleshill | 473 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Inn Public House, Village Road | 738 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.