Chessbury Road is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1JR is located in the Chess Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chessbury Road, Chesham, HP5 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 1JS, HP5 1LS, HP5 1JJ, HP5 1JT, HP5 1JL, HP5 2JS, HP5 1LU, HP5 1JX, HP5 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP5 1JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 23.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 55.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 46% | 48.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 40.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 91.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.4% | 88% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chessbury Road was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chessbury Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 737th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 Chessbury Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-10-30 | £535,186 |
| 22 Chessbury Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-04-19 | £445,636 |
| 12 Chessbury Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2023-10-27 | £550,090 |
| 18 Chessbury Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-02-28 | £413,194 |
| 3 Chessbury Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-07-12 | £533,180 |
HP5 1JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School HP5 1LR | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | 1out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 4,036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant | 20 Church Street, Chesham | 487 yd | |
| Brazil's Kitchen | 17 Market Square, Chesham | 559 yd | |
| Trekkers | 2 High Street, Chesham | 565 yd | |
| Wotnot Vintage Cafe | 7 High St, Chesham | 600 yd | |
| Poppins | 3 High Street, Chesham | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street | 296 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 511 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 649 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 697 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original | 20 Market Square, Chesham | 530 yd | |
| Beijing | 18 Market Square, Chesham | 530 yd | |
| Subway | 95 High Street, Chesham | 932 yd | |
| Burger Inn | 105 High Street, Chesham | 951 yd | |
| Hings Fish and Chips | 266 Waterside, Chesham | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 942 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Chiltern Hills Academy CHARTRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.