Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WHITE HILL CLOSE, HP5 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HILL CLOSE, HP5 1AS.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP5 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP5 1AS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £900k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £900k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HP5 1AS is a sought-after residential area on White Hill Close, 0.6km from New Town in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

For serious buyers, HP5 1AS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00089667 (shared with 10 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 1AS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
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

Detached

£ 812,500

5 sales · Mean £ 800,500

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

HP5 1AS has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.3 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils0.3 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Brushwood Junior School

Outstanding255 pupils0.8 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.3 km
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Ivingswood Academy

Inadequate1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Tower0.9 km
  • Chesham Opportunity Centre0.5 km
  • Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.6 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Cafe Encore0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.6 km
  • New Town News0.4 km
  • Shell Chesham0.8 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.4 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin0.7 km
  • The Hen and Chickens0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Generals Arms0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.4 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.3 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.5 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Burger Box0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.9 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.5 km
  • Berkhamsted6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eskdale Avenue0.1 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.2 km
  • Grammar School0.3 km
  • Hilltop Allotments0.3 km
  • Hilltop Allotments0.3 km