Postcode HP8 4EF is located in an urban city, within the Amersham & Chesham Bois ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Amersham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Amersham is £87,335 per year. The nearest station is Chalfont and Latimer located about 1.8 miles away.
Old Amersham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Old Amersham has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Amersham is £87,335 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP8 4EF.
Old Amersham near HP8 4EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chalfont and Latimer located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £655,000 in Amersham & Chesham Bois area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £1,127,500 |
| Flats | 52 | £317,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £726,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £561,000 |
10 year median price trend in Amersham & Chesham Bois
In the HP8 4EF postcode area, located within Old Amersham, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.