HP5 1TZ is in Latimer, Chesham and Buckinghamshire district. HP5 1TZ 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 Latimer, Chesham, HP5 1TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP5 1TZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1TZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 22.4% | 22.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 63% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 61.9% | 58.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around HP5 1TZ this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 60% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.3% | 86% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.5% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HP5 1TZ was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Chesham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HP5 1TZ has the 28th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham and the 572nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gables End The Village, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-07-18 | £1,110,763 |
| Gable End Cottage, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 1998-06-15 | £1,053,500 |
HP5 1TZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1TZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenies School Chenies , WD3 6ER | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 5,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 4,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Vere Latimer Estate LATIMER PLACE LATIMER PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.