High Street, Chesham, HP5 1BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 1BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.3%	50.7%	-8.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	40.7%	49.3%	8.6%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	19.4%	37.5%	18.1%	37.9%	-0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	36.7%	32.7%	-4.0%	44.2%	-11.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	14.8%	15.1%	0.3%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	25.5%	11%	-14.5%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.8%	43.2%	9.4%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	35.6%	37%	1.4%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	19%	15.3%	-3.7%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	10.2%	3.9%	-6.3%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.7%	18.3%	-17.4%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	9.2%	1.0%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.2%	13.6%	5.4%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	3.3%	1.3%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	15.8%	10.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	34.7%	37.4%	2.7%	33.8%	3.6%
Other	5.6%	2.6%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0.5%	3.6%	3.1%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97.2%	84.6%	-12.6%	81.4%	3.2%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.3% 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	93.1%	79.3%	-13.8%	83.2%	-3.9%
European Union	1.4%	8.2%	6.8%	6.1%	2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.9%	5.9%	4.0%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	5.6%	3.7%	5.6%	0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	78.8%	-12.9%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	10.1%	9.6%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	0.5%	3.9%	3.4%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	2.9%	-2.7%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 214.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.7% higher than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP5 1BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 130 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Chesham, HP5 1BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP5 1BG

Average Price
£324,937

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£578,965

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£164,528

Other
£525,310

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£938,878

Semi-Detached
£801,896

Terraced
£550,789

Detached
£361,080

Flats/Maisonettes
£223,752

Other
£2,610,841

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3A - 3B High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£519,000	2024-01-19	£513,216
3A - 3B High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-10-20	£188,073
3A - 3B High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£408,000	2017-06-09	£406,335
Flat 2 19 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-03-07	£155,273
Flat 3 19 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-03-07	£155,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP5 1BG

Employment

HP5 1BG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HP5 1BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	88
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Construction	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW	4out of 4	3,735 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Harding Junior School Fullers Hill , HP5 1LR	- not rated	424 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Harding Junior School Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School HP5 1LR	3out of 4	424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA	- not rated	990 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT	- not rated	1,233 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	- not rated	933 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	3out of 4	933 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA	- not rated	1,092 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA	- not rated	1,092 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowndes Girls' School Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	- not rated	1,149 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN	- not rated	4,650 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD	- not rated	1,085 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP	3out of 4	1,368 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF	- not rated	2,040 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB	- not rated	2,726 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG	- not rated	2,885 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poppins	3 High Street, Chesham	1 yd
Wotnot Vintage Cafe	7 High St, Chesham	17 yd
Trekkers	2 High Street, Chesham	52 yd
The Drawingroom	Francis Yard, East Street	60 yd
Brazil's Kitchen	17 Market Square, Chesham	81 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The George and Dragon	14 High Street, Chesham	63 yd
Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd	Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street	95 yd
The Red Lion	The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street	156 yd
The Generals Arms	77 The Broadway, Chesham	218 yd
The Queens Head	The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street	345 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peri Peri Original	20 Market Square, Chesham	87 yd
Beijing	18 Market Square, Chesham	87 yd
Subway	95 High Street, Chesham	340 yd
Burger Inn	105 High Street, Chesham	361 yd
Pizza Go Go	13 White Hill, Chesham	416 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, The Backs	347 yd
Sainsbury's	134-144 High Street, Chesham	394 yd
Tesco	Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street	789 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	351 yd
Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL	grass pitches	393 yd
Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD	grass pitches	560 yd
The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD	grass pitches	643 yd
Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road	squash courts, tennis courts	665 yd
Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	679 yd
Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	916 yd
Chiltern Hills Academy CHARTRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	946 yd
Chesham Leisure Centre WHITE HILL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,072 yd
Chesham Grammar School WHITE HILL	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	74.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	74.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	74.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HP5 1BG