Frances Street is in Chesham and in Buckinghamshire district. HP5 3EQ is located in the Chesham 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 Frances Street, Chesham, HP5 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP5 3EH, HP5 3ER, HP5 3DR, HP5 3JA, HP5 3EG, HP5 3AW, HP5 3DF, HP5 3EL, HP5 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP5 3EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 28.4% | 31% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 55.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 55.2% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 27.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3EQ this area, 8.3% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 50.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 90.1% | 89.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 89.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frances Street was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Chesham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Frances Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham and the 85th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-03-20 | £580,925 |
| 24 Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-11 | £246,166 |
| 6 Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-02-22 | £417,552 |
| 15 Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-22 | £512,806 |
| 16A Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-06-01 | £445,424 |
HP5 3EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 3EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivingswood Academy Greenway , HP5 2BY | 1out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Harding Junior School Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School HP5 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 488 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 4,599 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 Opportunity Centre | Chiltern View, Nalders Road | 179 yd | |
| The Potting Shed Cafe | Heritage House, Cameron Road | 256 yd | |
| Papad | 131 Broad Street, Chesham | 428 yd | |
| The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine | Chatgaon Tandoori, 96 Broad Street | 460 yd | |
| Chesham Tandoori | 48 Broad Street, Chesham | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sportsman | Eskdale Avenue, Chesham | 326 yd | |
| The Generals Arms | 77 The Broadway, Chesham | 978 yd | |
| The Hen and Chickens | 119 Botley Road, Chesham | 1,001 yd | |
| The Belmont Club | Windsor Road, Chesham | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Inn Fish Bar | 1 Severalls Avenue, Chesham | 183 yd | |
| Abrakebabra | 133 Broad Street, Chesham | 428 yd | |
| Yummy Bites | 85 Broad Street, Chesham | 428 yd | |
| Shangri La | 154 Broad Street, Chesham | 460 yd | |
| Kebab House Chesham | 98 Broad Street, Chesham | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Chesham Express, 132 - 152 Broad Street | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham | 826 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, The Backs | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School WHITE HILL | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Chesham Leisure Centre WHITE HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Brushwood Junior School BRUSHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Fit4Less (Chesham) (Closed) 97-99 97-99 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Codmore Field BOTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Windsor Road Recreation Ground HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.