Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, HP5 3BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.5%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.9%	49.5%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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	49.4%	43.7%	-5.7%	37.9%	5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	32.8%	33.6%	0.8%	44.2%	-10.6%
Separated	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	11.9%	9%	-2.9%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	2.6%	9.4%	6.8%	6.1%	3.3%

Health

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	59.4%	48.1%	-11.3%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	33.6%	32%	-1.6%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	5.2%	17.1%	11.9%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	14%	15.9%	1.9%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	9.4%	-5.5%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	10.5%	0.7%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	14.4%	-1.3%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	35.7%	41.9%	6.2%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	5.5%	3.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	3.1%	0.1%
Pakistani	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.7%	86.1%	-7.6%	81.4%	4.7%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78% 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	84.9%	78%	-6.9%	83.2%	-5.2%
European Union	9.2%	10.8%	1.6%	6.1%	4.7%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	6.7%	3.4%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.1%	77.5%	-6.6%	83.2%	-5.7%
10+ Years	1.5%	14.2%	12.7%	9.8%	4.4%
5-10 Years	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	4.4%	3.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	0.6%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Eskdale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eskdale Avenue was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Chesham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Eskdale Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham and the 445th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HP5 3BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Eskdale Avenue are based on 335 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, HP5 3BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP5 3BD

Average Price
£735,470

Semi-Detached
£521,443

Terraced
£492,044

Detached
£905,544

Flats/Maisonettes
£280,969

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eskdale Avenue

Average Price
£472,253

Semi-Detached
£547,512

Terraced
£399,608

Detached
£800,831

Flats/Maisonettes
£253,564

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eskdale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
116 Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2017-08-23	£852,041
130A Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2016-04-01	£565,479
104 Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2015-12-17	£486,023
142 Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2015-04-30	£750,458
109 Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£895,000	2014-09-12	£1,281,129

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP5 3BD

Employment

HP5 3BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	69
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	28
Unemployed	10
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	18
Construction	17
Administrative and support service activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Real estate activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	10
Information and communication	10
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW	4out of 4	4,347 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT	3out of 4	406 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW	4out of 4	839 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA	- not rated	1,000 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Harding Junior School Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School HP5 1LR	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivingswood Academy Greenway , HP5 2BY	1out of 4	1,522 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA	4out of 4	407 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	3out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA	4out of 4	4,272 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH	3out of 4	5,362 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP	3out of 4	335 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF	- not rated	2,978 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB	- not rated	3,615 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY	- not rated	4,349 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Potting Shed Cafe	Heritage House, Cameron Road	109 yd
Chesham Opportunity Centre	Chiltern View, Nalders Road	331 yd
Papad	131 Broad Street, Chesham	499 yd
The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine	Chatgaon Tandoori, 96 Broad Street	543 yd
Chesham Tandoori	48 Broad Street, Chesham	629 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Jolly Sportsman	Eskdale Avenue, Chesham	396 yd
The Hen and Chickens	119 Botley Road, Chesham	762 yd
The Generals Arms	77 The Broadway, Chesham	911 yd
Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd	Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street	1,025 yd
The George and Dragon	14 High Street, Chesham	1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chip Inn Fish Bar	1 Severalls Avenue, Chesham	478 yd
Abrakebabra	133 Broad Street, Chesham	499 yd
Yummy Bites	85 Broad Street, Chesham	499 yd
Shangri La	154 Broad Street, Chesham	543 yd
Kebab House Chesham	98 Broad Street, Chesham	543 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street	542 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, The Backs	789 yd
Sainsbury's	134-144 High Street, Chesham	799 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chesham Grammar School WHITE HILL	grass pitches	290 yd
Chesham Leisure Centre WHITE HILL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	400 yd
Codmore Field BOTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	729 yd
Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	796 yd
Brushwood Junior School BRUSHWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	808 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HP5 3BD