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Chesham East

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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chesham East Population

5,821

Population density

1,531.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.4(-58%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.1(-21%)

Other theft

7.56(+35%)

Vehicle crime

4.12(+9%)

Public order

3.95(-35%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,241

72.87%

Pakistani

479

8.23%

Other White

353

6.07%

Indian

234

4.02%

Other Asian

1.62%

Total population: 5,820

Economics

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

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

1.43%

Total households: 2,302

Property prices in Chesham East

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £489,000 in Chesham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£857,500	£579,000	£752,500	£928,125	£1,178,750
Flats	9	£280,000	£184,400	£270,000	£303,500	£319,200
Semi-Detached	24	£489,000	£437,875	£468,750	£600,625	£727,150
Terraced	17	£420,000	£324,000	£399,000	£450,000	£503,000

10 years median price trend in Chesham East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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