Red Lion Street is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1LD 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 Red Lion Street, Chesham, HP5 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 1EZ, HP5 1EY, HP5 1FX, HP5 1LH, HP5 1HF, HP5 1EX, HP5 1HG, HP5 1LN, HP5 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 1LD 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Lion 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.
Red Lion 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2007-07-03 | £1,029,153 |
HP5 1LD 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 1LD 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 3,560 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 Fullers Hill , HP5 1LR | - not rated | 268 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 | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Blackhorse Avenue , Waterside, Chesham HP5 1QU | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowndes Girls' School Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 4,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD | - not rated | 929 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil's Kitchen | 17 Market Square, Chesham | 106 yd | |
| The Drawingroom | Francis Yard, East Street | 151 yd | |
| Trekkers | 2 High Street, Chesham | 159 yd | |
| Wotnot Vintage Cafe | 7 High St, Chesham | 172 yd | |
| Poppins | 3 High Street, Chesham | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 42 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 215 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 248 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street | 322 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original | 20 Market Square, Chesham | 137 yd | |
| Beijing | 18 Market Square, Chesham | 137 yd | |
| Subway | 95 High Street, Chesham | 514 yd | |
| Burger Inn | 105 High Street, Chesham | 535 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 13 White Hill, Chesham | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 518 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Chesham Athletic Fc (The Moor) MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Chiltern Hills Academy CHARTRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,081 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.