Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP5 3EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.9%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.3%	49.1%	0.8%	49.0%	0.1%

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 3EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	31%	42.8%	11.8%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	41.7%	-2.4%	44.2%	-2.5%
Separated	5.3%	2.3%	-3.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.6%	8.7%	-1.9%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	9%	4.5%	-4.5%	6.1%	-1.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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	47%	51.1%	4.1%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	39.2%	38.2%	-1.0%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	9.4%	8.6%	-0.8%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	3.8%	1.2%	-2.6%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	16.3%	19%	2.7%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	7.2%	-4.2%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	14.4%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.6%	4.2%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	37.3%	6.7%	33.8%	3.5%
Other	11%	3%	-8.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	11.3%	10.1%	-1.2%	2.7%	7.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Black African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	0.9%	-1.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.7%
White	77.1%	75.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	-6.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.5% 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	80.3%	78.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	9.4%	8.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	9.5%	3.2%	5.6%	3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.3%	78.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	-5.0%
10+ Years	2.5%	14.7%	12.2%	9.8%	4.9%
5-10 Years	6%	2.8%	-3.2%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	4.7%	2.8%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	7.5%	1.5%	-6.0%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	6.6%	0.9%	5.7%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	39.7%	46.2%	-6.5%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	13.5%	6.5%	7.0%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Broad Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 191.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.9% higher than the Chess Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broad Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley and the 78th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP5 3EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Broad Street are based on 228 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 Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP5 3EA

Average Price
£330,311

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£502,624

Detached
£430,342

Flats/Maisonettes
£210,364

Other
£477,182

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broad Street

Average Price
£307,986

Semi-Detached
£389,369

Terraced
£382,252

Detached
£355,425

Flats/Maisonettes
£203,620

Other
£618,224

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Broad Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
71 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£625,000	2025-01-16	£617,733
31 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£372,000	2023-09-19	£371,625
Flat 14 Copsham House, 53 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£223,000	2023-09-15	£222,775
Flat 10 Copsham House, 53 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,500	2023-03-03	£194,262
57 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£560,000	2023-01-20	£571,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP5 3EA

Employment

HP5 3EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 3EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	40
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	14
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Transport and storage	14
Other	14
Information and communication	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	4,258 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA	- not rated	545 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT	3out of 4	653 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	1,020 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW	4out of 4	1,429 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivingswood Academy Greenway , HP5 2BY	1out of 4	1,485 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG	3out of 4	822 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA	4out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA	4out of 4	4,016 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH	3out of 4	5,243 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	951 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF	- not rated	2,640 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF	- not rated	2,937 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB	- not rated	3,320 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY	- not rated	4,159 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
Chesham Tandoori	48 Broad Street, Chesham	57 yd
Cafe Encore	The Elgiva Theatre, St Marys Way	197 yd
Crazy Goat	87 High Street, Chesham	216 yd
Rose Spice Indian Cuisine	115 High Street, Chesham	216 yd
The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine	Chatgaon Tandoori, 96 Broad Street	218 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Jolly Sportsman	Eskdale Avenue, Chesham	304 yd
The Generals Arms	77 The Broadway, Chesham	360 yd
The George and Dragon	14 High Street, Chesham	527 yd
Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd	Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street	536 yd
The Red Lion	The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street	728 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rocce Woodstone Pizza	50 Broad Street, Chesham	57 yd
The Burger Box Chesham	50 Broad Street, Chesham	57 yd
Brim Burger Chesham	152B High Street, Chesham	144 yd
@homePizza	152A High Street, Chesham	152 yd
Pizza Go Go	13 White Hill, Chesham	162 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	134-144 High Street, Chesham	199 yd
Tesco	Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street	217 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, The Backs	231 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	226 yd
Chesham Grammar School WHITE HILL	grass pitches	737 yd
Chesham Leisure Centre WHITE HILL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	778 yd
Chiltern Hills Academy CHARTRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	949 yd
Thomas Harding Junior School FULLERS HILL	grass pitches	969 yd
Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Pednor Road	squash courts, tennis courts	1,082 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	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	157.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HP5 3EA