Glebe Cottages is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1LY 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 Glebe Cottages, Chesham, HP5 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 1LW, HP5 1LZ, HP5 1NA, HP5 1LR, HP5 1NB, HP5 1JH, HP5 1LU, HP5 1ND, HP5 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP5 1LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 53.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 28.2% | 36.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 39.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 5.9% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 24.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 14.9% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.4% | 22.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 33.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 90.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 95.4% | 88.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Cottages was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glebe Cottages has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 601st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Glebe Cottages Germain Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2017-04-20 | £517,700 |
| 3 Glebe Cottages Germain Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-07-26 | £439,234 |
| 2 Glebe Cottages Germain Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2013-03-21 | £408,336 |
| 4 Glebe Cottages Germain Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,500 | 2010-05-20 | £625,190 |
| 1 Glebe Cottages, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2002-05-28 | £902,663 |
HP5 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,599 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 | 164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | 1out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 3,747 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil's Kitchen | 17 Market Square, Chesham | 290 yd | |
| Trekkers | 2 High Street, Chesham | 319 yd | |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant | 20 Church Street, Chesham | 321 yd | |
| Wotnot Vintage Cafe | 7 High St, Chesham | 349 yd | |
| The Drawingroom | Francis Yard, East Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 223 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street | 239 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 418 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 424 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original | 20 Market Square, Chesham | 283 yd | |
| Beijing | 18 Market Square, Chesham | 283 yd | |
| Subway | 95 High Street, Chesham | 706 yd | |
| Hings Fish and Chips | 266 Waterside, Chesham | 708 yd | |
| Burger Inn | 105 High Street, Chesham | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 712 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 33 yd |
| Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Chesham Athletic Fc (The Moor) MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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.