HP5 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Cheyne Mews, 0.5km from Codmore in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
For serious buyers, HP5 1AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £770k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00089669 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEYNE MEWS, HP5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE MEWS, HP5 1AQ.
372
44
£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP5 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £770k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £770k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AQ. The average age is 43.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 770,000
1 sales · Mean £ 770,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP5 1AQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chesham Grammar School
Heritage House School
Newtown School
Brushwood Junior School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Thomas Harding Junior School
Waterside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.9 km
- New Town News0.7 km
- Shell Chesham1.0 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.7 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Griffin0.9 km
- The Hen and Chickens0.6 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Generals Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Chesham Opportunity Centre0.6 km
- Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.8 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Cafe Encore0.8 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Shangri La0.6 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.6 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.7 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Burger Box0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.8 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.3 km
- Berkhamsted6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Grammar School0.1 km
- Codmore Cross0.2 km
- Codmore Cross0.2 km
- Eskdale Avenue0.3 km
- Eskdale Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence