HP5 1AN is a well-regarded residential area on Freeman Court, 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 1AN offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 1.2% 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00089668 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FREEMAN COURT, HP5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEMAN COURT, HP5 1AN.
277
42
£ 61,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1AN 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP5 1AN's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £270k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £270k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
17 sales · Mean £ 254,529
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1AN is moderate at 56 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
Heritage House School
Chesham Grammar School
Newtown School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Brushwood Junior School
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chiltern Hills Academy
Ivingswood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Tower0.8 km
- Chesham Opportunity Centre0.5 km
- Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.5 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- Cafe Encore0.5 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.5 km
- New Town News0.3 km
- Shell Chesham0.8 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.3 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Griffin0.6 km
- The Hen and Chickens0.9 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Generals Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.3 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.2 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.4 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Burger Box0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.9 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.6 km
- Berkhamsted6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Eskdale Avenue0.2 km
- Eskdale Avenue0.2 km
- The Jolly Sportsman PH0.2 km
- The Jolly Sportsman PH0.3 km
- Hilltop Allotments0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51AN · Data under Open Government Licence