HP5 1EP 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. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00178434 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HP5 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP5 1EP.
153
29
£ 50,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 50% private renter occupancy, HP5 1EP is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1EP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 257,555
Terraced
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1EP is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Harding Junior School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Chesham Grammar School
Chiltern Hills Academy
Newtown School
Heritage House School
Waterside Primary Academy
Brushwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
29 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
- + 24 more
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
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 Station0.1 km
- Chesham Railway Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51EP · Data under Open Government Licence