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HP6

AMERSHAM

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP6 encompasses AMERSHAM and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £771,182
1yr change ▲ 3.1%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£771,182

▲ 3.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

169% above national avg

Crime Rate

19.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

341 Mbps

Property Prices in HP6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP6 is £771,182, which is 35% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP6 cost 168.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP6 have risen 3.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,132,725 227
Semi-detached £721,725 114
Terraced £557,872 70
Flat £329,581 143
All types £771,182 579

5-Year Price History

£734K £751K £768K £786K £803K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP6 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP6 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Henry Allen Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Hyde Heath Infant School Primary Good mi
Chestnut Lane School Primary Not inspected mi
Elangeni School Primary Not inspected mi
Heatherton School Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

40

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP6 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP6 is collected by Hemel Hempstead Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP6 — AMERSHAM

Area Summary

HP6 (AMERSHAM) offers above-average property prices (£771,182, 169% above national average), low crime (76% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (341 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP6 AMERSHAM

What is the average house price in HP6 AMERSHAM?
The average house price in HP6 (AMERSHAM) is £771,182, based on 579 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 169% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.1% over the past year.
Is HP6 AMERSHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in HP6 is significantly below the national average (19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP6 AMERSHAM?
The population of HP6 (AMERSHAM) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 40 years. 65% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP6?
The average broadband download speed in HP6 is 341 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP6 AMERSHAM?
There are 13 schools in or near HP6. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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