Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HOSPITAL HILL, HP5 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSPITAL HILL, HP5 1DX.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Other theft15
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils1.3 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils1.4 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils1.5 km
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Chesham Bois Church of England School

Good217 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

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