Eghams Wood Road is in Beaconsfield and in Buckinghamshire district. HP9 1JU is located in the Penn Wood and Old Amersham 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 Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP9 1JT, HP9 1JR, HP9 1JJ, HP9 1JY, HP9 1JH, HP9 1JP, HP9 1JX, HP9 1JL, HP9 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP9 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 HP9 1JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.8% 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 | 15.6% | 18.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.9% | 72.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 28.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 63% | 70.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 22.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 24.2% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 HP9 1JU this area, 5.2% 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 74.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 88.6% | 89.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 89.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eghams Wood Road was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Eghams Wood Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 118th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2024-02-09 | £1,526,808 |
| 23 Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,695,000 | 2020-08-24 | £1,947,695 |
| 22 Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,840,000 | 2019-11-01 | £2,119,172 |
| Two Ways Cottage, 25A Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,840,000 | 2018-02-28 | £2,078,557 |
| 33 Eghams Wood Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2015-08-26 | £1,709,605 |
HP9 1JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtspur School & Pre-School Cherry Tree Road , Holtspur HP9 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School Maxwell Road , HP9 1RG | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butlers Court School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooburn Green Primary School School Road , Wooburn Green HP10 0HF | 1out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tylers Green First School School Road , Penn HP10 8EF | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High March School 23 Ledborough Lane , Beaconsfield HP9 2PZ | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Alfriston School Penn Road , Knotty Green HP9 2TS | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Davenies School Station Road , HP9 1AA | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech House | 17 Penn Road, Beaconsfield | 767 yd | |
| Jungs | Jungs Ltd, 6 The Broadway | 836 yd | |
| Bekonscot Tea Rooms | Bekonscot Model Village And Railway, 14 Ledborough Lane | 866 yd | |
| Fego Beaconsfield | 2 Station Parade, Penn Road | 876 yd | |
| Benedict's Store | 12 Gregories Road, Beaconsfield | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Standard Of England | Royal Standard Of England Public House, Brindle Lane | 930 yd | |
| The Lion Of Beaconsfield | The Red Lion Public House, Penn Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles Fish And Chips Ltd | 4 The Broadway, Penn Road | 834 yd | |
| Kun Sing Takeaway | 34 Gregories Road, Beaconsfield | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Penn Road, Beaconsfield | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knotty Green Cricket Club FORTY GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 722 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 911 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.