HP5 1AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from New Town in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00178332 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1AB.
259
31
£ 50,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HP5 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AB. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1AB is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Newtown School
Chesham Grammar School
Heritage House School
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chiltern Hills Academy
Brushwood Junior School
Ivingswood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Tower0.7 km
- Chesham Opportunity Centre0.9 km
- Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.8 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- Cafe Encore0.1 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.4 km
- New Town News0.5 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.2 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.2 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Griffin0.5 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Generals Arms0.2 km
- The George and Dragon0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.3 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.4 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.1 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Burger Box0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.7 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.6 km
- Great Missenden6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51AB · Data under Open Government Licence