HIGH STREET, HP5 1BW House Prices & Local Information

HP5 1BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.7km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 73.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00178434 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.