Inkerman Terrace is in Waterside, Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1QA 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 Inkerman Terrace, Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 1PU, HP5 1PY, HP5 1NP, HP5 1NN, HP5 1PW, HP5 1PN, HP5 1PX, HP5 1NW, HP5 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 1QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 40.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.6% | 46.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 18% | 21.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 32.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 82.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.4% | 87.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inkerman Terrace was 98.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Inkerman Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 263rd highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2026-02-25 | £580,000 |
| 14 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-24 | £359,761 |
| 14 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-06 | £360,500 |
| 16 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-30 | £375,462 |
| 12 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-30 | £373,605 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary Academy Blackhorse Avenue , Waterside, Chesham HP5 1QU | - not rated | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Combined School Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | - not rated | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Harding Junior School Fullers Hill , HP5 1LR | - not rated | 747 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowndes Girls' School Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 2,006 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 | 3,834 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 | 241 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drawingroom | Francis Yard, East Street | 802 yd | |
| Brazil's Kitchen | 17 Market Square, Chesham | 805 yd | |
| Wotnot Vintage Cafe | 7 High St, Chesham | 855 yd | |
| Trekkers | 2 High Street, Chesham | 859 yd | |
| Poppins | 3 High Street, Chesham | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Waterside, Chesham | 363 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 759 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 817 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 918 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head Public House, 120 Church Street | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hings Fish and Chips | 266 Waterside, Chesham | 73 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 20 Market Square, Chesham | 849 yd | |
| Beijing | 18 Market Square, Chesham | 849 yd | |
| Subway | 95 High Street, Chesham | 1,071 yd | |
| Burger Inn | 105 High Street, Chesham | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesham Moor Fitness MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 212 yd |
| Chesham Athletic Fc (The Moor) MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Waterside Combined School BLACKHORSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Chesham) AMERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Chesham Cricket Club (The Meadow) AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| The Meadow AMERSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 63.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.3% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.