Postcode report
Is HP6 6FX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HP6 6FX: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP6 6FX is a postcode in Amersham & Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP6 6FX, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP6 6FX are schools and education and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP6 6FX is based on Buckinghamshire 032 Census 2021. It covers 10,567 residents, 1,630 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near HP6 6FX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £688k from 60 rolling sales, down 9.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP6 6FX can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP6 6FX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP6 6FX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP6 6FX
Is HP6 6FX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP6 6FX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP6 6FX?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HP6 6FX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP6 6FX?
LocaleIQ matched HP6 6FX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP6 6FX?
The latest median sold price is £688k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP6 6FX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.