HP5 1ET is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
Day-to-day life in HP5 1ET has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00089769 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP5 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1ET.
304
49
£ 50,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HP5 1ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 45% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1ET. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1ET is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Waterside Primary Academy
Heritage House School
Newtown School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.9 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.8 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Predeal0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Cafe Encore0.6 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.8 km
- Papad0.9 km
- Brazil's Kitchen0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Shangri La0.9 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.9 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.6 km
- Burger Box0.8 km
- Kebab House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Jolly Sportsman1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Generals Arms0.4 km
- The George and Dragon0.3 km
- The Pheasant1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.2 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.3 km
- Great Missenden6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion Street0.1 km
- Red Lion Street0.1 km
- The Wild Rover PH0.2 km
- The Wild Rover PH0.2 km
- Pednormead End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51ET · Data under Open Government Licence