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Old Amersham

About

Old Amersham is a historic market town located in the Chiltern Hills, centred around a broad High Street lined with Georgian and Tudor buildings. The area retains its original medieval street plan, with narrow alleys leading off the main thoroughfare. The parish church of St. Mary's, with its medieval flint tower, overlooks the scene. Local commerce includes independent shops, traditional pubs, and cafes that serve the resident community.

The area is distinct from the newer Amersham-on-the-Hill, situated in the valley of the River Misbourne. A notable feature is the presence of the Martyrs Memorial, commemorating the 16th-century Lollard executions. The Chiltern Hills provide a backdrop of wooded countryside, with public footpaths leading directly from the town into the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Area overview

On average Old Amersham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Amersham is £87,335 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Amersham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Amersham is home to around 7,573 people, with a population density of about 447.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Old Amersham Population

7,573

Population density

447.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.35(-42%)

Other theft

6.21(+11%)

Public order

4.75(-22%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.3(-73%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.17(-51%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,458

72.07%

Indian

657

8.68%

Other White

484

6.39%

Other Asian

225

2.97%

White and Asian (mixed)

137

1.81%

Total population: 7,573

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,187

52.83%

Level 3 (A level)

836

13.86%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

733

12.15%

No qualifications

586

9.71%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

380

6.3%

Total 16+ residents: 6,033

Housing

Owns outright

1,157

37.42%

Owns with a mortgage

1,108

35.83%

Private landlord or letting agency

418

13.52%

Other social rented

283

9.15%

Other forms of private rent

1.78%

Total households: 3,092

Property prices in Old Amersham

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £695,000 in Old Amersham area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Amersham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	21	£352,500	£230,000	£275,000	£425,000	£655,000
Terraced	16	£641,475	£450,000	£525,000	£811,250	£913,750
Detached	21	£1,060,000	£550,000	£850,000	£1,295,000	£1,750,000
Semi-Detached	29	£705,000	£351,000	£537,500	£798,000	£905,900

10 years median price trend in Old Amersham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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