HP5 1XB is in Latimer, Chesham and Dacorum district. HP5 1XB is located in the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Latimer, Chesham, HP5 1XB 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 local area around HP5 1XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 1XB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 13.2% | 22.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 56.1% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 55.4% | 49.2% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 47.1% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 89.9% | 89.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 89.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HP5 1XB was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HP5 1XB has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield and the 173rd highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Summit, Chesham, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2007-07-20 | £2,195,057 |
| Martin Top Farmhouse, Chesham, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2000-05-05 | £4,638,944 |
HP5 1XB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1XB 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 1XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenies School Chenies , WD3 6ER | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenies School Chenies , WD3 6ER | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Combined School Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Raans Secondary School Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,430 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorleywood College Dog Kennel Lane , Chorleywood WD3 5ER | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 5,133 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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.