HP5 1BB is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Codmore in Chesham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
Day-to-day life in HP5 1BB has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00089669 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP5 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1BB.
372
44
£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1BB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP5 1BB combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1BB. The average age is 43.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP5 1BB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chesham Grammar School
Heritage House School
Brushwood Junior School
Newtown School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Thomas Harding Junior School
Waterside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence1.0 km
- New Town News0.8 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.8 km
- Chesham Youth Centre1.0 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Chesham Opportunity Centre0.7 km
- Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.9 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Cafe Encore0.9 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Shangri La0.7 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.7 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.8 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Burger Box0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Hen and Chickens0.5 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Generals Arms0.9 km
- The George and Dragon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.8 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.2 km
- Berkhamsted6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Grammar School0.2 km
- Codmore Cross0.2 km
- Codmore Cross0.2 km
- Manor Way0.4 km
- Eskdale Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51BB · Data under Open Government Licence