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Chesham South

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About

Chesham South sits within the Chess Valley on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. The area combines residential streets, local shops along the High Street and pockets of green space where the River Chess runs through town. Lowndes Park lies alongside a channelled stretch of the river, with paths that follow the water and link small play areas and recreation grounds. Older stone and brick buildings reflect the town’s mill and boot-making history, and springs and tributary channels are visible where the valley narrows.

Local life is centred on everyday amenities, primary schools, community halls and sports clubs that serve nearby neighbourhoods. Commuter connections run toward London and Aylesbury, and short walks take residents into wooded slopes above the valley. Markets, cafes and independent retailers occupy parts of the town centre, while allotments and hedged lanes mark the transition from built-up streets to countryside. Community events and regular conservation work along the river are part of how residents use and maintain the area.

Area overview

On average Chesham South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chesham South is £57,575 per year. There are 2 schools in Chesham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chesham South is home to around 6,868 people, with a population density of about 1,019.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chesham South Population
6,868
Population density
1,019.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.62(+3%)
Shoplifting
17.33(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.25(+8%)
Public order
9.32(+54%)
Other theft
8.44(+50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
72.61%
Other White
588
8.56%
Pakistani
369
5.37%
Indian
153
2.23%
Other Asian
145
2.11%
Total population: 6,867

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,204
39.58%
No qualifications
972
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
811
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
689
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,568

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
890
28.67%
Owns outright
824
26.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
612
19.72%
Other social rented
605
19.49%
Social rents from council
100
3.22%
Total households: 3,104

Property prices in Chesham South

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 in Chesham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chesham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£450,000
Terraced42£400,000
Flats32£232,500
Detached6£777,500

10 years median price trend in Chesham South

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

All postcodes in Chesham South

HP51HG

Market Square

HP51SP

Woodley Hill

HP51DE

High Street

HP51JD

Church Street

HP51LU

Fullers Close

HP51SL

Woodley Hill

HP51DP

Fuller's Close

HP51TJ

Cressbed Villas

HP51HB

Red Lion Street

HP51LD

Red Lion Street

HP51AE

Kirtle Road

HP51NZ

Moor Road

HP51TA

Cresswell Road

HP53AF

Upper Gladstone Road

HP51JJ

Germains Close

HP51PR

Waterside

HP51FN

St Mary's Way

HP52JS

Pednormead End

HP51FA

Cooks Yard

HP51EP

High Street

HP53AA

White Hill

HP51DX

Hospital Hill

HP51ET

Red Lion Street

HP51PB

Waterside

HP51DB

Station Road

HP51QD

Waterside

HP51EY

White Lion Yard

HP53AG

Franchise Street

HP51ER

Market Square

HP51GP

Chesham South

HP53AJ

Victoria Road

HP53ED

Broad Street

HP51SF

Shantung Place

HP51GD

Randall Way

HP52AR

Sunnyside Road

HP52HE

Albany Gate

HP51QJ

Latimer Road

HP51HX

Bury Lane

HP51SY

Appletree Walk

HP51RP

Kesters Road

HP51GH

Fearney Field Close

HP52AH

Higham Mead

HP51JX

Ryecroft Road

HP51GS

Chesham South

HP51NN

Five Acres

HP52JU

Pednor Road

HP52AG

Brushmakers Court

HP51GT

Chesham South

HP51BU

High Street

HP51EU

Red Lion Street

HP51HQ

Lewins Yard

HP51TL

Latimer Road

HP51SD

Moor Road

HP51JA

Water Meadow

HP51JZ

Missenden Road

HP53AE

Queens Road

HP51NA

Amy Lane

HP51TP

Bois Mill

HP51DA

East Street

HP51NR

Woodland View

HP53FF

Victoria Road

HP51LH

Germain Street

HP51PU

Springfield Close

HP52AJ

Phoenix Business Centre

HP51RZ

Box Tree Close

HP51LZ

King Street

HP51FQ

Flaunden Bottom

HP52JD

Elgiva Lane

HP51NG

Amersham Road

HP51ES

Market Square

HP51FX

Red Lion Street

HP51DG

East Street

HP51EE

Punch Bowl Lane

HP51NB

Amy Lane

HP52NW

Chesham South

HP51ND

Meades Lane

HP51PT

Garrett Close

HP52JT

Drydell Lane

HP51LR

Fullers Hill

HP51QQ

Latimer Road

HP51LN

Town Bridge Court

HP51PN

Wentworth Place

HP51LF

Water Meadow

HP51BW

High Street

HP51PE

Waterside

HP51QT

Hill Farm Road

HP51HY

Church Street

HP51SQ

Hodds Wood Road

HP51QF

Waterside

HP51AB

White Hill

HP53AD

Gladstone Road

HP51PY

Waterside

HP51SE

Moor Road

HP51PW

Springfield Road

HP53AY

Eskdale Avenue

HP51EG

The Broadway

HP51JW

Chessbury Road

HP52JB

Blucher Street

HP51PQ

Waterside

HP51GQ

Fearney Field Close

Data Sources

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