Chairmakers Close is in Princes Risborough and in Buckinghamshire district. HP27 9BY is located in the The Risboroughs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, HP27 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP27 9BX, HP27 9BW, HP27 9EN, HP27 9DX, HP27 9NE, HP27 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP27 9BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 36.9% | 13.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 46.9% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 60.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29.4% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HP27 9BY this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 58.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 88.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chairmakers Close was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the The Risboroughs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chairmakers Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in The Risboroughs and the 340th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Windsor House Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-03 | £287,902 |
| 2 Windsor House Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-10-29 | £297,914 |
| 1 Windsor House Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2019-06-14 | £265,583 |
| 2 Windsor House Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2018-06-07 | £289,985 |
| 3 Windsor House Chairmakers Close, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-01-10 | £278,180 |
HP27 9BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP27 9BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Primary School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY | 1out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Peters Lane , HP27 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwick Church of England Combined School Walnut Tree Lane , Longwick HP27 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Main Road , Lacey Green HP27 0PL | 3out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Kimble Church of England School Church Lane , Great Kimble HP17 9TH | 4out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough School Merton Road , HP27 0DR | 1out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin House School Station Road , Little KImble HP17 0XP | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club | Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough | 169 yd | |
| Risborough Rangers Football Club | Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough | 169 yd | |
| The Bird In Hand | Station Road, Princes Risborough | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden House | Golden House, 62 Wycombe Road | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Playing Fields - Princes Risborough Cricket Club Horsenden Lane | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Orwindsor Playing Fields - Risbough Rangers Football Club RISBOROUGH RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB RISBOROUGH RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB HORSENDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Earle Mitchell Recreation Ground Upper Icknield Way | grass pitches | 853 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.