Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HP5 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP5 1DS.

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Population

153

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

HP5 1DS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

HP5 1DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

HP5 1DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00178434 (shared with 14 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 1DS. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around HP5 1DS is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.0 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.0 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils1.1 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • The Tower0.8 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Cafe Encore0.4 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Papad0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.7 km
  • New Town News0.9 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.5 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Generals Arms0.2 km
  • The George and Dragon0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.7 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.7 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.4 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Burger Box0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.4 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.5 km
  • Great Missenden6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pednormead End0.1 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Chesham Railway Station0.2 km