Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

THE BROADWAY, HP5 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROADWAY, HP5 1EG.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP5 1EG 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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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HP5 1EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 19% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

HP5 1EG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on The Broadway, 0.8km from New Town 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00178332 (shared with 35 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 1EG. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

9 sales · Mean £ 295,444

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

Crime around HP5 1EG is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting83
Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order28
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.9 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils0.9 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils0.9 km
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Brushwood Junior School

Outstanding255 pupils1.5 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Tower0.7 km
  • Nanny Littons Coffee Pot1.0 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Cafe Encore0.2 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.5 km
  • New Town News0.7 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.3 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin0.6 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Generals Arms0.1 km
  • The George and Dragon0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Shangri La0.5 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.5 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.2 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Burger Box0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.6 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.6 km
  • Great Missenden6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.0 km
  • Broadway0.0 km
  • Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km