HP5 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00089769 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP5 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1BU.
304
49
£ 50,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HP5 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1BU. The average age is 49.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1BU is moderate at 67 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
Thomas Harding Junior School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Chesham Grammar School
Newtown School
Chiltern Hills Academy
Heritage House School
Waterside Primary Academy
Brushwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- The Tower0.9 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Cafe Encore0.4 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.5 km
- Papad0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.7 km
- New Town News0.9 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.5 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.4 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Griffin0.8 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.1 km
- The Generals Arms0.2 km
- The George and Dragon0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.7 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.7 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.4 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Burger Box0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.4 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.4 km
- Great Missenden6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chesham Railway Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51BU · Data under Open Government Licence