HP6 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HP6 district covers Amersham, Little Chalfont, Hyde Heath. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in HP6
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from HP6 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Paddington: 69 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in HP6
- Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy · HP6 6PF · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 7% in England
- Chesham Bois Church of England School · HP6 6DE · Good (2022) · Top 5% in England
- Chestnut Lane School · HP6 6EF · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Elangeni School · HP6 6EG · Remains Good (2024) · Top 2% in England
- Hyde Heath Infant School · HP6 5RW · Good (2024)
- Little Chalfont Primary School · HP6 6SX · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 7% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School · HP6 5PL · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 5% in England
- Woodside Junior School · HP6 6NW · Remains Good (2024) · Top 7% in England
Secondary schools in HP6
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School · HP6 5HA · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 2% in England
Fee-paying schools in HP6
- Heatherton School · HP6 5QB · Inspected by ISI
- The Beacon School · HP6 5PF · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in HP6
- Acre Wood Nursery School · HP6 6NU · Good (Ofsted)
- Lindfield Pre-School Nursery · HP6 5AH · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Learners Nursery Ltd · HP6 5DR
- Marie Redmond Tuition · HP6 5AR
- Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School · HP6 5AE · Good (Ofsted)
- Woodlands Nursery · HP6 6EF · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in HP6
- Amersham Health Centre · HP6 5AY
Neighbourhoods in HP6
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HP6 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham-on-the-Hill & Chesham Bois | 75% | £800k | Very low | 10 min |
| Little Chalfont | 18% | £768k | Low | 11 min |
| Hyde Heath, Bellingdon & Latimer | 6% | £774k | Very low | 21 min |
Questions
Where is the HP6 postcode?
HP6 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Amersham, Little Chalfont, Hyde Heath, with 428 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HP6?
The typical home price across HP6's neighbourhoods is £800k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HP6?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a HP6 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from HP6?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Paddington 69 minutes.