HP5 1AX is a sought-after residential area on White Hill, 0.5km from Waterside in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP5, HP5 1AX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00089669 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE HILL, HP5 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HILL, HP5 1AX.
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£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP5 1AX 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 1AX's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AX. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP5 1AX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chesham Grammar School
Heritage House School
Thomas Harding Junior School
Newtown School
Waterside Primary Academy
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Brushwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bellingdon News and Off Licence1.0 km
- New Town News0.9 km
- Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.7 km
- Chesham Youth Centre0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Chesham Opportunity Centre1.0 km
- The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Cafe Encore0.7 km
- Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
- Papad0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shangri La0.8 km
- Abra Kebab Ra0.8 km
- Brim Burger Chesham0.7 km
- Bubbles Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Burger Box0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Hen and Chickens0.9 km
- The Jolly Sportsman0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Generals Arms0.6 km
- The George and Dragon0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Amersham3.4 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.0 km
- Berkhamsted7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP51AX · Data under Open Government Licence