Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HP5 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1EA.

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Population

153

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 50% private renter occupancy, HP5 1EA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP5 1EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00178434 (shared with 14 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 1EA. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP5 1EA is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting51
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.0 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.0 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils1.1 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Retailers - Other

28 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
  • + 23 more
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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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 Missenden6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Railway Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km