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Penn Wood and Old Amersham

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Population
10,743
Population density
334.7 per km²

Demographics

British
8,955
83.37%
Other White
507
4.72%
Indian
289
2.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
172
1.6%
Irish
163
1.52%
Total population: 10,741

Housing

Owns outright
2,007
45.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,475
33.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
438
9.89%
Other social rented
356
8.04%
Other forms of private rent
79
1.78%
Total households: 4,427

Property prices in Penn Wood and Old Amersham

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £692,500 in Penn Wood and Old Amersham area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,500 up to £2,459,020.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£1,000,000
Flats13£390,000
Semi-Detached22£520,000
Terraced15£587,950

10 years price trend in Penn Wood and Old Amersham

All postcodes in Penn Wood and Old Amersham

HP108NY

Crown Lane

HP156RD

Skimmers End

HP70ET

Pondwicks

HP70QH

Old Amersham

HP70NE

Barracks Hill

HP70PB

Nelson Close

HP92AE

Sandelswood End

HP92UA

Farm Grove

HP156DQ

Watchet Lane

HP156RT

Browns Road

HP156TB

Beech Tree Road

HP156UA

Harries Way

HP70AS

Station Road

HP70EF

Little Shardeloes

HP70RN

Gore Hill

HP91XP

Cherry Drive

HP91XS

Brindle Lane

HP92TT

Drews Park

HP156RL

Turners Place

HP156UY

Glebe Close

HP70AH

Station Road

HP70HN

Whielden Lane

HP70JJ

Field Way

HP91HE

Forty Green Road

HP92TH

Old Farm Close

HP108NH

Beacon Hill

HP156QG

Woodlands Close

HP156TW

Gurneys Meadow

HP156XB

Hollyberry Grove

HP70AL

Station Road

HP70AX

Station Road

HP70DB

Church Street

HP70EB

High Street

HP70HX

High Street

HP70QJ

School Lane

HP79AH

Batchelors Way

HP91XR

Gomms Wood Close

HP92AF

Middle Drive

HP92AS

Berkley Road

HP92AU

Mynchen Close

HP92LJ

Oldbury Grove

HP108AD

Knotty Green & Holmer Green

HP156TG

The Larches

HP156RG

Cherry Grove

HP156RE

Skimmers Field

HP156RN

Turners Place

HP156SW

Parish Piece

HP156TT

Holmer Place

HP156UF

Harvest Place

HP156XA

Polidoris Lane

HP156XZ

Shepherds Fold

HP70AU

Station Road

HP70AY

Westmount Avenue

HP70DP

High Street

HP70EQ

High Street

HP70HQ

Long Meadow Close

HP70JG

Piggotts Orchard

HP70JN

Field Way

HP70RL

Cherry Lane

HP70UT

The Broadway

HP91TQ

Eastergate

HP91XZ

Dower Close

HP92AH

Knottocks Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.