HP5 1EY is a mixed residential area on White Lion Yard, 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00089772 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE LION YARD, HP5 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE LION YARD, HP5 1EY.
394
38
£ 50,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1EY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HP5 1EY spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1EY. The average age is 37.6. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 295,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP5 1EY is moderate at 70 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
Heritage House School
Newtown School
Chiltern Hills Academy
Waterside Primary Academy
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 Store0.7 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Predeal0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Griffin1.0 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Generals Arms0.3 km
- The George and Dragon0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Cafe Encore0.5 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
- Papad0.9 km
- Brazil's Kitchen0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.8 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.9 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.5 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Burger Box0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.2 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.3 km
- Great Missenden6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion Street0.0 km
- Red Lion Street0.1 km
- The Wild Rover PH0.2 km
- Chesham Railway Station0.2 km
- Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51EY · Data under Open Government Licence