Located 27 miles north-west of London, Amersham is a picturesque market town with a diverse range of houses for sale. The most common types of property in Amersham are post-war houses built in the 1960s, as well as more contemporary housing developments popular with professionals looking for affordable housing near London. Property prices in Amersham are generally cheaper than in the London boroughs, but the town is still within easy commutable distance. Amersham has a mixed demography. It is home to many people from London who have moved to the area after downsizing or looking to save money by selling their property in the capital to buy in Amersham. It is also popular with families who want their children to attend the local grammar schools, while investors are particularly interested in flats in Amersham as they let out easily to commuters who work in London.