Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

BROADLANDS AVENUE, HP5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS AVENUE, HP5 1AJ.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP5 1AJ 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HP5 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £450k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £450k. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP5 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Broadlands Avenue, 0.5km from New Town in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP5, HP5 1AJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, down 2.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00089668 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 397,500

12 sales · Mean £ 404,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP5 1AJ is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Shoplifting75
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils0.5 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.5 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Brushwood Junior School

Outstanding255 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.2 km
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Ivingswood Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Tower0.7 km
  • Chesham Opportunity Centre0.6 km
  • Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.6 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Cafe Encore0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.4 km
  • New Town News0.4 km
  • Shell Chesham0.9 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.2 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin0.5 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.6 km
  • The Generals Arms0.4 km
  • The George and Dragon0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.2 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.2 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.3 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Burger Box0.2 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.9 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.6 km
  • Berkhamsted6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman PH0.2 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman PH0.2 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.3 km