Snells Lane is in Amersham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP7 9QW is located in the Little Chalfont and Amersham Common 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 Snells Lane, Amersham, HP7 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP7 9QN, HP7 9QQ, HP7 9QH, HP7 9QT, HP7 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP7 9QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 9QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 19.5% | 22.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 57.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 (89%) 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 | 46.3% | 55.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 HP7 9QW this area, 9.8% 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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 15.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 57% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.4% | 73.4% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 84.4% | 79.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 12% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 79.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snells Lane was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snells Lane has the 34th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 732nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Court Cottages Snells Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2017-12-14 | £947,153 |
| 2 Court Cottages Snells Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2006-03-31 | £703,820 |
HP7 9QW 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 HP7 9QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | 4out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 4,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahins | 9 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont | 407 yd | |
| Meng House | 13 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont | 407 yd | |
| KoHo | 7 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont | 407 yd | |
| Bojangles Creative Cafe | 132 White Lion Road, Little Chalfont | 534 yd | |
| Rex Artisan Bakery | 4 Chenies Parade, Little Chalfont | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan | Chalfont Station Road, Little Chalfont | 720 yd | |
| Ego @ The Pomeroy | The Pomeroy Inn, 131 White Lion Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal Express | 1 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont | 462 yd | |
| Seaworld Fish and Chips | 2 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont | 462 yd | |
| Khan Tandoori | 4 Station Approach, Little Chalfont | 810 yd | |
| Moc Kitchen | 2 THE ARCHES | 814 yd | |
| Full Moon | Full Moon, 1 Station Approach | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6 - 8 Chenies Parade, Little Chalfont | 578 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Chalfont and Latimer Railway Station, Station Approach | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoners High School COKES LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Chalfont Valley E-Act Primary Academy Bell Lane | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Little Chalfont Tennis Club LITTLE CHALFONT TENNIS CLUB LITTLE CHALFONT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION WAY | tennis courts | 962 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.