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Old Amersham

About

Old Amersham is a historic market town in Buckinghamshire, known for its well-preserved medieval and Georgian architecture. The area features timber-framed buildings, cobbled streets, and a 13th-century church, St. Mary’s, which dominates the skyline. The town retains a traditional charm, with independent shops, cafes, and pubs lining the High Street. The nearby River Misbourne adds to the scenic setting.

Located in the Chiltern Hills, Old Amersham offers easy access to countryside walks, including the Chiltern Way. The area has strong transport links, with a direct train service to London from Amersham station. Despite its proximity to the capital, the town maintains a quiet, residential feel. Local attractions include the Amersham Museum, which explores the town’s history, and the annual Amersham Fair, a long-standing community event.

Area overview

On average Old Amersham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Amersham is £72,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Amersham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Old Amersham

HP79JG

White Lion Road

HP79JN

Orchard End Avenue

HP66FB

Latimer Road

HP70BY

Diamond Court

HP70EU

Ward Place

HP70QG

Cherry Lane

HP79DZ

Acres End

HP70BG

First Avenue

HP79AD

The Drive

HP79JA

Little Reeves Avenue

HP70DE

Church Street

HP70HF

Stevens Way

HP70HR

High Street

HP70JW

Broadway Close

HP79AQ

Batchelors Way

HP79BN

Hundred Acres Lane

HP79DL

Bramble Lane

HP70DY

High Street

HP70AB

The Avenue

HP79AU

Highland Road

HP79BP

Highmoor

HP79DN

Bramble Lane

HP79EW

Black Acre Close

HP79HY

Lime Tree Walk

HP79JZ

White Lion Road

HP79TD

Mulberry Close

HP70BA

Beech Grove

HP70BU

Rectory Hill

HP70BP

Highover Park

HP70DG

Church Street

HP70DQ

Market Square

HP70JH

Piggotts Orchard

HP70SJ

Bury Farm

HP79HH

Stanley Hill

HP84EF

Bottom House Farm Lane

HP66JY

Raans Road

HP70ES

School Lane

HP70JQ

Piggotts Orchard

HP79DH

London Road East

HP79EH

Mortens Wood

HP79HR

Stanley Hill

HP70HJ

The Broadway

HP79AB

Hazell Park

HP79AJ

Batchelors Way

HP79BX

Hundred Acres Lane

HP79DT

Finch Lane

HP79EE

Drakes Road

HP79EG

Drakes Road

HP79HS

Ely Close

HP84EG

Bottom House Farm Lane

HP70BZ

Hyrons Lane

HP70DR

Market Square

HP79EP

Quarrendon Road

HP79EX

Lincoln Park

HP79HW

Clare Park

HP79JS

Lane Wood Close

HP70HG

School Lane

HP70AN

Station Road

HP70EG

Coldmoreham Yard

HP70HE

London Road West

HP79BA

Cedar Grove

HP79TA

Mulberry Close

HP70JE

Whielden Green

HP70JF

Piggotts End

HP70JT

Gore Hill

HP79AA

The Drive

HP79HF

Lincoln Park

HP79RW

Hundred Acres Lane

HP70DH

High Street

HP70AQ

Station Road

HP70DJ

High Street

HP70EE

High Street

HP70HA

London Road West

HP70HP

The Broadway

HP70TU

London Road West

HP79AF

The Green

HP70DD

Church Street

HP70EJ

Amersham Road

HP70ND

Whielden Lane

HP79EF

Drakes Road

HP79HA

Canterbury Close

HP66JP

Raans Road

HP70DA

Church Street

HP70HS

Gore Hill

HP79AG

The Rise

HP79DA

London Road West

HP79JJ

White Lion Road

HP70AE

Station Road

HP70AF

Station Road

HP70AZ

Beech Grove

HP70DF

Market Square

HP70EN

High Street

HP79DU

London Road West

HP79EQ

Mortens Wood

HP79JQ

Orchard End Avenue

HP70BD

Station Road

HP70EL

School Lane

HP70GL

Whielden Heights

HP79AS

Nursery Close

HP79AT

The Meadows