Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

CHEYNE WALK, HP5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE WALK, HP5 1AY.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP5 1AY 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HP5 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £746k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £746k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP5 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Cheyne Walk, 0.6km from Codmore in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

For serious buyers, HP5 1AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £746k, down 5.9% year-on-year. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00089669 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1AY. 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

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 690,000

14 sales · Mean £ 698,752

Detached

£ 766,850

2 sales · Mean £ 766,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP5 1AY has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.1 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils0.4 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Brushwood Junior School

Outstanding255 pupils0.9 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • New Town News0.7 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.7 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin1.0 km
  • The Hen and Chickens0.6 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.8 km
  • The Generals Arms0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Chesham Opportunity Centre0.7 km
  • Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.9 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Cafe Encore0.8 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.7 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.6 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.7 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Burger Box0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.7 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.2 km
  • Berkhamsted6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grammar School0.2 km
  • Codmore Cross0.2 km
  • Codmore Cross0.3 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.4 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.4 km