HP5 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Hospital Hill, 0.3km from Waterside in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 21.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00089772 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOSPITAL HILL, HP5 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSPITAL HILL, HP5 1DX.
394
38
£ 50,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1DX 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
HP5 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1DX. The average age is 37.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,500
24 sales · Mean £ 238,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP5 1DX has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Harding Junior School
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Heritage House School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Newtown School
Chesham Bois Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Broadway Newsagents0.8 km
- Bulldog Newsagents0.5 km
- Chesham Community Fridge0.7 km
- Chesham Food and Wine0.8 km
- Esso Chesham Service Station0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.5 km
- The Generals Arms0.7 km
- The George and Dragon0.6 km
- The Pheasant0.5 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Brazil's Kitchen0.5 km
- Brown Sugar0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beijing0.6 km
- Burger Inn0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza Bucks0.8 km
- Hings Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Peri Peri Original0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham2.9 km
- Chalfont & Latimer4.8 km
- Great Missenden7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Hill0.1 km
- Hospital Hill0.1 km
- The Wild Rover PH0.3 km
- The Wild Rover PH0.3 km
- Trapps Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51DX · Data under Open Government Licence