HP5 1ER is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
The people who live in HP5 1ER are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00178434 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP5 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1ER.
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
Average age 29, 50% renting. HP5 1ER has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 1ER. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1ER is moderate at 67 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
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- The Tower1.0 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Cafe Encore0.5 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
- Papad0.8 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.8 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.7 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.5 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Predeal0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Griffin0.9 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Generals Arms0.3 km
- The George and Dragon0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.8 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.8 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.5 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Burger Box0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.3 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.4 km
- Great Missenden6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion Street0.1 km
- Pednormead End0.1 km
- Pednormead End0.2 km
- Red Lion Street0.2 km
- Chesham Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51ER · Data under Open Government Licence