Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WHITE HILL, HP5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HILL, HP5 1AZ.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP5 1AZ 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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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP5 1AZ combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HP5 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on White Hill, 0.5km from Codmore 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 1AZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00089667 (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 1AZ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
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

Detached

£ 1,025,000

5 sales · Mean £ 928,000

Semi-Detached

£ 940,000

3 sales · Mean £ 851,666

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

HP5 1AZ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences33
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.1 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils0.2 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Brushwood Junior School

Outstanding255 pupils0.7 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.8 km
  • New Town News0.6 km
  • Shell Chesham0.9 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.6 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Griffin0.9 km
  • The Hen and Chickens0.6 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Generals Arms0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Chesham Opportunity Centre0.5 km
  • Nanny Littons Coffee Pot0.7 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Cafe Encore0.8 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Shangri La0.6 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.5 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.7 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Burger Box0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.9 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.4 km
  • Berkhamsted6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Grammar School0.1 km
  • Codmore Cross0.1 km
  • Codmore Cross0.1 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.2 km
  • Eskdale Avenue0.2 km