Broad Street is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 3DX 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 Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 3EA, HP5 3DZ, HP5 3AD, HP5 3DY, HP5 2AA, HP5 3AE, HP5 2AH, HP5 3AJ, HP5 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 3DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 26.8% | -8.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 29.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 22.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
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 | 33.7% | 32.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 38.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around HP5 3DX this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 32.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 29.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.9% | 70% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 80.9% | 66.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 15.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 66.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 373rd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Albany House, 2 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-06 | £231,165 |
| Flat 4 Albany House, 2 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2023-03-24 | £232,106 |
| Flat 7 Albany House, 2 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-24 | £232,106 |
| Flat 8 Albany House, 2 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-24 | £252,289 |
| Flat 9 Albany House, 2 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-24 | £247,243 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HP5 3DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Harding Junior School Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School HP5 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivingswood Academy Greenway , HP5 2BY | 1out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 962 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Tandoori | 48 Broad Street, Chesham | 1 yd | |
| The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine | Chatgaon Tandoori, 96 Broad Street | 179 yd | |
| Papad | 131 Broad Street, Chesham | 192 yd | |
| Cafe Encore | The Elgiva Theatre, St Marys Way | 200 yd | |
| Crazy Goat | 87 High Street, Chesham | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sportsman | Eskdale Avenue, Chesham | 287 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 393 yd | |
| The George and Dragon | 14 High Street, Chesham | 558 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd | Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street | 576 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocce Woodstone Pizza | 50 Broad Street, Chesham | 1 yd | |
| The Burger Box Chesham | 50 Broad Street, Chesham | 1 yd | |
| Brim Burger Chesham | 152B High Street, Chesham | 171 yd | |
| Shangri La | 154 Broad Street, Chesham | 179 yd | |
| Kebab House Chesham | 98 Broad Street, Chesham | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 222 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Chesham Grammar School WHITE HILL | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Chesham Leisure Centre WHITE HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Chiltern Hills Academy CHARTRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 87.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.