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Chesham East

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About

Chesham East sits on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, with residential streets rising from the valley floor. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from different periods. Local shops and services are concentrated along the main roads leading into the town centre.

The landscape is defined by the River Chess, which flows through the area. The river's chalk stream habitat supports local wildlife and is a feature of the valley. Several footpaths follow the watercourse, connecting to the wider network of rural trails in the Chilterns.

Area overview

On average Chesham East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chesham East is £73,928 per year. There are 4 schools in Chesham East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chesham East is home to around 5,821 people, with a population density of about 1,531.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chesham East Population
5,821
Population density
1,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.98(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-32%)
Other theft
7.39(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.95(-39%)
Public order
2.92(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,241
72.87%
Pakistani
479
8.23%
Other White
353
6.07%
Indian
234
4.02%
Other Asian
94
1.62%
Total population: 5,820

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,032
43.5%
Level 3 (A level)
696
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
628
13.44%
No qualifications
603
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
8.01%
Total 16+ residents: 4,671

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
921
40.01%
Owns outright
897
38.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
255
11.08%
Other social rented
156
6.78%
Social rents from council
33
1.43%
Total households: 2,302

Property prices in Chesham East

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Chesham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chesham East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chesham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£291,250
Terraced21£420,000
Detached18£907,500
Semi-Detached24£489,000

10 years median price trend in Chesham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesham East.

All postcodes in Chesham East

HP53FL

The Limes

HP53JY

Lycrome Lane

HP53DB

Cestreham Crescent

HP53HZ

Essex Road

HP53AR

Bennetts

HP53LD

Lycrome Road

HP53BZ

Nalders Road

HP53ER

Frances Street

HP53BS

Cameron Road

HP51XP

Linington Avenue

HP51YQ

Goose Acre

HP53PF

Ashley Green Road

HP53ET

Berkhampstead Road

HP51AQ

Cheyne Mews

HP53FD

Henry Mash Court

HP53NE

Warrender Road

HP53BN

Stoney Grove

HP53JU

Woodcroft Road

HP53AW

Hawkes Court

HP53JN

Cherry Tree Walk

HP53DD

Crabbe Crescent

HP53EL

Severalls Avenue

HP53LN

Lye Green Road

HP53JL

Birch Way

HP53LP

Tweenways

HP51AY

Cheyne Walk

HP51AP

Barnes Avenue

HP51AX

White Hill

HP53EG

Alexander Street

HP53BU

Taylors Road

HP53JG

Nashleigh Hill

HP53DN

Ashfield Road

HP53NH

Lye Green Road

HP53EE

Berkhampstead Road

HP53HY

The Spinney

HP53HF

Berkhampstead Road

HP53EJ

George Street

HP53JT

Sycamore Dene

HP53NA

Chestnut Avenue

HP53EP

Berkhampstead Road

HP53BG

Manor Way

HP53BB

Harding Road

HP53JW

Nashleigh Hill

HP53BL

Clay Acre

HP53LF

Lycrome Road

HP53AU

Berkhampstead Road

HP53AT

Berkhampstead Road

HP53BE

Eskdale Avenue

HP53BT

Turners Walk

HP53NF

Lye Green Road

HP53DF

Nalders Road

HP51AR

White Hill

HP51YA

Wannions Close

HP53JF

Nashleigh Hill

HP51XW

Lee Farm Close

HP53LX

Codmore Crescent

HP53NQ

Lye Green Road

HP53JE

Brockhurst Road

HP53LE

Sunnymede Avenue

HP53LR

Lye Green Road

HP53EQ

Frances Street

HP53JB

Brockhurst Road

HP53JJ

Russell Court

HP53BW

Stoney Grove

HP53BH

Manor Way

HP53AP

Berkhampstead Road

HP53BY

West View

HP53LS

Lye Green Road

HP53DH

Nalders Road

HP53EN

Severalls Avenue

HP51XH

Tylers Hill Road

HP53LU

The Braid

HP51BA

White Hill

HP53DJ

Hillcroft Road

HP53DR

Hazelwood Close

HP51AS

White Hill Close

HP53JD

Britannia Road

HP53HG

Berkhampstead Road

HP53DA

Nalders Road

HP51AT

White Hill

HP53BA

Greatacre

HP51AD

Kirtle Road

HP53SA

Eskdale Avenue

HP51XN

Botley Road

HP53DP

Sayward Close

HP53LQ

Lycrome Road

HP53BJ

Hawthorn Way

HP53JA

Brockhurst Road

HP53HA

Alexander Street

HP53DL

Ashfield Road

HP51FW

Broomstick Lane

HP53LZ

Codmore Crescent

HP53BQ

Harding Road

HP53PE

Ashley Green Road

HP53EH

Upper George Street

HP53DQ

Nalders Road

HP53JX

Nashleigh Hill

HP51XU

Broomstick Lane

HP51XL

Bottom Lane

HP53FE

Preston Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.