Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HP5 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP5 1EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HP5 1EJ — age 49, 45% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

HP5 1EJ is a mixed 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.

Within the HP5 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00089769 (shared with 31 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 1EJ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around HP5 1EJ is moderate at 62 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 offences63
Shoplifting42
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.1 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.2 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils1.2 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.3 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.7 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Predeal0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Cafe Encore0.6 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.7 km
  • Papad0.9 km
  • Brazil's Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.9 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.9 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.6 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Burger Box0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Jolly Sportsman1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Generals Arms0.4 km
  • The George and Dragon0.2 km
  • The Pheasant1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.2 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.3 km
  • Great Missenden6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion Street0.0 km
  • Red Lion Street0.1 km
  • The Wild Rover PH0.2 km
  • Pednormead End0.2 km
  • The Wild Rover PH0.2 km