Waterside is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1PD 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 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 1QP, HP5 1NJ, HP5 1PE, HP5 1NQ, HP5 1NL, HP5 1EX, HP5 1ND, HP5 1QR, HP5 1FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 1PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP5 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 53.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 29.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 83.2% | 82.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 72.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 72.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Waterside has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 546th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.
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 The Pound House Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-14 | £275,829 |
| 1 The Pound House Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-09-11 | £236,705 |
| 3 The Pound House Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-28 | £249,748 |
| 4 The Pound House Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-03-05 | £231,186 |
| 2 The Pound House Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-07-08 | £201,583 |
HP5 1PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
HP5 1PD 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 | 165 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | 1out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 3,526 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 | 295 yd | |
| The Drawingroom | Francis Yard, East Street | 310 yd | |
| Trekkers | 2 High Street, Chesham | 350 yd | |
| Wotnot Vintage Cafe | 7 High St, Chesham | 354 yd | |
| Poppins | 3 High Street, Chesham | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 241 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 350 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 425 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street | 488 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original | 20 Market Square, Chesham | 334 yd | |
| Beijing | 18 Market Square, Chesham | 334 yd | |
| Hings Fish and Chips | 266 Waterside, Chesham | 475 yd | |
| Subway | 95 High Street, Chesham | 649 yd | |
| Burger Inn | 105 High Street, Chesham | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Chesham Athletic Fc (The Moor) MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Waterside Combined School BLACKHORSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 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.