Penn Wood and Old Amersham is a ward in Buckinghamshire, located within the Chiltern district. The area combines woodland and historic charm, with Penn Wood being one of the largest ancient woodlands in the county. Old Amersham, a market town, features medieval architecture and a conservation area, preserving its heritage. The ward is bordered by the Chiltern Hills, offering scenic landscapes and walking trails.
The area has a mix of residential and rural spaces, with local amenities centered around Old Amersham’s High Street. Transport links include the Metropolitan Line, providing access to London. The ward is known for its community events, such as the annual Amersham Fair. Schools and green spaces, like the Amersham Recreation Ground, cater to families and outdoor activities. The blend of history and nature makes it a distinctive part of Buckinghamshire.
On average Penn Wood and Old Amersham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Penn Wood and Old Amersham is £63,972 per year. There are 6 schools in Penn Wood and Old Amersham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in Penn Wood and Old Amersham area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,500 up to £2,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £995,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £357,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £555,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £587,950 |
10 years price trend in Penn Wood and Old Amersham
HP70DT
High Street
HP70EP
Pondwicks
HP70HY
Stevens Way
HP70NQ
The Hill
HP70NZ
The Hill
HP156ST
Darvills Meadow
HP156QQ
Earl Howe Road
HP70EU
Ward Place
HP70BY
Diamond Court
HP70PE
Fagnall Lane
HP70PQ
Fagnall Lane
HP70QG
Cherry Lane
HP91XL
Brindle Lane
HP92EN
Park Grove
HP92QE
Disraeli Park
HP156RF
Cherry Grove
HP156SF
Fox Road
HP156SJ
Copners Drive
HP156XF
Rookery Meadow
HP156XQ
Churchside
HP156YB
Sheepcote Dell Road
HP70NJ
The Hill
HP70NL
The Hill
HP70PX
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
HP79AD
The Drive
HP91TE
The Copse
HP92BD
Howe Drive
HP92TP
Bellridge Place
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Church Street
HP108DF
Common Wood Lane
HP156SR
School Close
HP70HF
Stevens Way
HP70HR
High Street
HP70JW
Broadway Close
HP70NT
Coleshill Lane
HP70PR
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
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Knotty Green & Holmer Green
HP79AQ
Batchelors Way
HP92AQ
Howe Drive
HP92AW
Bealings End
HP108LF
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
HP156SA
Fox Lane
HP156SG
Bramble Crescent
HP156TQ
Campbells Ride
HP70DY
High Street
HP70NW
Coleshill Lane
HP92AN
Knottocks End
HP92TX
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
HP92WS
Chacombe Place
HP108PG
Pauls Hill
HP156AY
Harvest Place
HP156AX
Earl Howe Road
HP156RB
Skimmers Close
HP156TL
Sheepcote Dell Road
HP156UG
Todd Close
HP70AB
The Avenue
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Latimer Way
HP108NZ
Gatemoor Hill
HP156FF
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
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Spurlands End Road
HP156QU
Orchard Way
HP156RJ
Turners Place
HP156UB
Heath Close
HP156XH
Chilton Close
HP156XR
Penfold Lane
HP70BA
Beech Grove
HP70BU
Rectory Hill
HP70DG
Church Street
HP70DQ
Market Square
HP70JH
Piggotts Orchard
HP70QS
Beamond End Lane
HP70SJ
Bury Farm
HP91JU
Eghams Wood Road
HP91JX
Eghams Wood Road
HP91YB
Roundheads End
HP92AD
Lower Drive
HP108NA
Knotty Green & Holmer Green
HP156TJ
Sheepcote Dell Road
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School Lane
HP70JQ
Piggotts Orchard
HP70NG
Whielden Lane
HP70PG
Fagnall Lane
HP70PH
Fagnall Lane
HP70QN
Chancellors
HP91JR
Hogback Wood Road
HP91JY
Woodlands Drive
HP91XT
Brindle Lane
HP92TJ
Churchill Drive
HP108PE
Pauls Hill
HP156AN
Long Acre
HP156FA
Watchet Lane
HP156SQ
Copners Way
HP156TR
Dean Way
HP156UN
Howe Hill Lane
HP70HJ
The Broadway
HP70NN
Coleshill Lane
HP79AJ
Batchelors Way
HP91JP
Eghams Wood Road
HP91TB
Campbell Drive
HP92AJ
Oldbury Grove
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.