Bucks &amp; Oxon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Amersham has all the perks of countryside living – it&#8217;s scattered with half-timbered buildings and pretty period cottages and it&#8217;s in the heart of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Refined and elegant from one end of its historic high street to the other, the area nevertheless has a buzzy &#8216;town&#8217; feel with its thriving indie shops and excellent foodie offering, across both the historic Old Town and the New Town.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/2-3.jpg" alt="The Griffin old Amersham Buckinghamshire THE ASSEMBLY ROOM PARTY VENUE" class="wp-image-158113" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/2-3.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/2-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/2-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/2-3-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Griffin, Old Amersham</figcaption></figure>



<p>You&#8217;re spoilt for choice – <a href="https://www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artichoke</a>&nbsp;is excellent and has a Michelin star to prove it, and the super Spanish tapas restaurant <a href="https://www.plumarestaurants.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pluma</a> (a former Muddy Award winner for Best Restaurant) is also outstanding – you&#8217;ll find it in an 18th-century building on the High St with a snazzy modern glass extension.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thecrownamersham.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Crown Inn</a>&nbsp;is great for posh pub classics (<em>Four Weddings &amp; a Funeral</em>&nbsp;was filmed here and it&#8217;s also the home of groovily branded local tipple Old Amersham Gin).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-scaled.jpg" alt="ALSK interior" class="wp-image-196918" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Interior-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Little Street Kitchen</figcaption></figure>



<p>You want more? Slick restaurant / members club <a href="https://griffinamersham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Griffin</a> is the place to go for Insta-worthy interiors and an outstanding meal, and <a href="https://www.koyosushi.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Koyo</a> is a contemporary Japanese sushi bar up at Amersham-on-the-Hill. <a href="https://www.thegrocershops.co.uk/the-grocer-at-15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Grocer at 15</a> and <a aria-label="Sycamore (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sycamoreonthehill.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sycamore</a> are all great indie coffee hangouts, as is the Asian-inspired street food café <a href="https://alsk.cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Little Street Kitchen</a>. I mean, we could go on.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>The independent shops here are excellent, especially in the fashion department with boutiques&nbsp;<a href="https://www.suenoboutique.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sueño</a>, <a href="https://www.heidiandhudson.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heidi &amp; Hudson</a> and <a href="https://www.chattertonshop.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chattertons</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuChasesInteriors/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Su Chases Interiors</a>&nbsp;is a stylish tardis – up and up you go! – and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theleveret.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Leveret</a>&nbsp;has a fantastic kidswear offering.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Climbing_Join.jpg" alt="Climbing Chilterns Lifestyle Centre Amersham" class="wp-image-171555" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Climbing_Join.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Climbing_Join-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Climbing_Join-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Climbing_Join-400x267.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>The <a href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/chilterns-lifestyle-centre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chilterns Lifestyle Centre</a> is a state-of-the-art leisure centre complete with a huge swimming pool, diving pool, climbing wall, hot yoga studio, luxury spa, library and café. <a href="https://brendanhairandbeauty.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BOS Hair and Beauty</a> (also a former Muddy Award winner) has been a trusted community favourite for almost two decades, and there&#8217;s the reliable hair salon <a href="https://www.haringtons.com/find-a-salon/amersham-hair-salon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haringtons</a> in town too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The community looks out for each other here – the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chilterns_walks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Men&#8217;s Mental Health Walks</a> initiative is perhaps the best example, encouraging men to check in and look out for each other. The Scouts and Girl Guides are still thriving in Amersham, and there&#8217;s plenty of ways to volunteer, like helping to run the local heritage group the <a href="https://www.amershamsociety.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amersham Society</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/hughenden-manor-in-autumn-hughenden-buckinghamshire.jpeg" alt="Hughenden Manor Chilterns" class="wp-image-171557" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/hughenden-manor-in-autumn-hughenden-buckinghamshire.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/hughenden-manor-in-autumn-hughenden-buckinghamshire-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/hughenden-manor-in-autumn-hughenden-buckinghamshire-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/hughenden-manor-in-autumn-hughenden-buckinghamshire-400x267.jpeg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hughenden Manor</figcaption></figure>



<p>Disraeli&#8217;s former home, the Victorian redbrick mansion <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hughenden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hughenden Manor</a>, is nearby and part of the National Trust, as are the stunning Palladian charms of <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/west-wycombe-park-village-and-hill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Wycombe Park</a>. There are guided walks through Amersham&#8217;s untouched Old Town (details on&nbsp;<a href="https://amershammuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amersham Museum</a>&#8216;s website), while the beautiful beech woods of Chesham Bois provide endless dappled strolls at the northernmost point of the town.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>The <a href="https://www.amershamfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amersham Festival of Music </a>is one of the top annual music events in South Bucks. It runs for three-plus weeks each spring (with an additional winter concert season) and stages everything from Opera to Jazz across multiple local venues. Just a 13 min drive away in Great Missenden is the charming <a href="http://www.roalddahl.com/museum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roald Dahl Museum</a>, ideal for rainy days and school holidays. <a href="https://www.coam.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiltern Open Air Museum</a> in nearby Chalfont St Giles is also kiddie catnip: outdoors, lo-fi and safe for them to run around like crazy. Last but not least, the <a href="https://amershammuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amersham Museum</a> is great for hands-on learning about local history. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Properties in Amersham had an overall average price of £723,426 over the last year. Semis fetch £676,227, detached houses are around £1,115,541, and flats go for around £345,702. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://robsonsweb.com/property/copperkins-lane-amersham/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Copperkins-Lane-Amersham.jpeg" alt="Copperkins Lane Amersham property for sale " class="wp-image-198766" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Copperkins-Lane-Amersham.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Copperkins-Lane-Amersham-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Copperkins-Lane-Amersham-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/bucksoxon/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Copperkins-Lane-Amersham-400x267.jpeg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An &#8216;Arts and Crafts&#8217; style 5-bedder on one of the most sought-after streets in town with walk-in wardrobes, a sun terrace and planning permission to expand. <a href="https://robsonsweb.com/property/copperkins-lane-amersham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">On the market for £2.5m. </a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Amersham’s <a href="https://acrewoodnurseryschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Acre Wood Nursery School </a>has computers, a dance studio, bikes and a treehouse. Right by Tesco is <a href="https://ollieowl.co.uk/locations/amersham/the-big-ones/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ollie Owl nursery</a>, which uses an app for real-time family updates. Just a few hundred yards from the main public carpark is <a href="https://allaboutchildren.co.uk/daybreak-nurseries-amersham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery</a>, ideal for tube commuters or those working in Amersham, and <a href="https://www.henryallen.bucks.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Henry Allen Nursery</a> is walking distance to the tube line (and Waitrose) too. Chesham, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe have a further array of nurseries within 2-4 miles of Amersham. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>There are lots of good state options in Amersham and around, including <a href="https://www.stmarysce.bucks.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Mary&#8217;s C of E Primary School</a> and the co-ed senior academy <a href="https://www.amershamschool.org.uk/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amersham School</a>, both of which have been awarded Good by Ofsted. You&#8217;re also in grammar school territory round here, with oodles of choice if your kids can pass the pesky 11+ exam. Aim for <a href="https://www.challoners.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr Challoner&#8217;s Grammar School </a>(for boys) and <a href="https://www.challonershigh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr Challoner&#8217;s High School</a> (for girls) in Amersham. You&#8217;re also in catchment for co-ed <a href="https://www.cheshamgrammar.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chesham Grammar</a>, and near enough to have a shot at nearby <a href="https://www.whs.bucks.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wycombe High</a> and<a href="https://www.beaconsfieldhigh.school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Beaconsfield High</a>, both all-girls and <a href="https://www.rgshw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal Grammar School</a>, the all boys&#8217; option in High Wycombe.</p>



<p>In terms of private girls&#8217; schools, you&#8217;re blessed with the likes of <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/godstowe-school-high-wycombe-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Godstowe</a> prep in High Wycombe and <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/heatherton-amersham-school-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heatherton</a> Prep&nbsp;(part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group). Then there&#8217;s <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/the-beacon-school-amersham-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beacon</a> (the largest boys prep school in the UK), high-achieving&nbsp;<a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/chesham-prep/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chesham Prep</a><a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/pipers-corner-chilterns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, Pipers Corner</a>&nbsp;girls&#8217; school in Little Kingshill, and nurturing Beaconsfield primary&nbsp;<a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/high-march-school-beaconsfield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">High March</a>. For Senior Schools you&#8217;re close to the super-high-achieving girls&#8217; boarding and day school <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/wycombe-abbey-high-wycombe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wycombe Abbey</a>, all through newly co-ed (in the Sixth Form so far) <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/thorpe-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thorpe House School</a>. It&#8217;s a 15 minute trip across to Berkhamsted in Herts for other excellent independent options, including its eponymous <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/berkhamsted-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Berkhamsted School</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Imagine combining a top-flight London comedy club with an unpretentious rural boozer and you pretty much have&nbsp;<a href="https://pottersarms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Potter’s Arms</a>, a traditional local with an outstanding regular roster of A-list comedy talent who escape the city to test their jokes on the locals.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Amersham is 28 miles from London, and the fastest rail route from Amersham Station to London Marylebone takes 35 mins. Amersham is within the London zones so a season rail pass is not available, but it&#8217;s also on the Tube (hurray!) so hop on the Metropolitan line and whizz into Baker Street with a tap of your Oyster Card. Driving to the big smoke obviously depends on traffic, but on a good day (or outside rush-hour) can take under an hour. </p>



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