Categories in Amersham
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Amersham
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 219 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 137 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 128 | 43 years |
| Restaurants | 91 | 34 years |
| Electronics stores | 87 | 26 years |
| Accountants | 74 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 71 | 25 years |
| General contractors | 66 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 59 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 55 | — |
| Beauty salons | 53 | — |
Amersham Facts
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Population | 15,138 |
| Male Population | 7,341 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 7,797 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.8% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 43.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,181 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Little Chalfont, Town Centre, Hyde Heath, Penn Street, Winchmore Hill |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.66667, -0.61667 |
| Postal Codes | HP13, HP5, HP6, HP7, HP8 |
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Amersham Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,303 | 13,937 | 13,918 | 14,518 | 15,138 | 15,230 | 15,321 |
| Population Density | 687.2 / km² | 669.6 / km² | 668.7 / km² | 697.6 / km² | 727.4 / km² | 731.8 / km² | 736.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAmersham Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | +5.8% | +8.6% | +8.8% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Amersham Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 42.3 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Amersham Population Density
Population Density: 727 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 15,138 | 20.8 km² | 727 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Amersham Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Amersham
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Amersham
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Amersham
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Amersham
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Amersham Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,396 | $37,726 | $44,778 | $47,161 | $45,446 | $45,974 | $42,479 | $48,181 |
| Total GDP | $1B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.5B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Amersham CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 227,570 tn | 15.03 tn | 10,934.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Amersham CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 227,570 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,934.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 55.3 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/00 | 4:23 AM | 4 | 96.5 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/94 | 1:08 AM | 3.7 | 80.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/92 | 1:22 AM | 3.4 | 89.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/87 | 6:09 AM | 3.4 | 98.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 8:50 PM | 3.4 | 55 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 5:40 PM | 3.3 | 56.6 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Amersham
(/ˈæmərʃəm/) is a market town and civil parish within Chiltern district in Buckinghamshire, England, 27 miles (43 km) north west of London, in the Chiltern Hills. It is part of the London commuter belt. Amersham is also 15 miles (24 km) from Aylesb..
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