HP5 1AB House Prices & Local Information

HP5 1AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km 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. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00178332 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.