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Chesham West

About

Chesham West sits on the western edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and areas of open green space. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern developments. The terrain begins to rise towards the Chiltern Hills, with parts of the area bordering protected woodland.

The Grand Union Canal's Wendover Arm runs through the area, its towpath providing a quiet route for walking and cycling. Local amenities are centred around the smaller parade of shops on Vale Road, serving the immediate neighbourhood. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, distinct from the busier town centre to the east.

Area overview

On average Chesham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chesham West is £60,973 per year. There are 3 schools in Chesham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chesham West is home to around 10,408 people, with a population density of about 2,861.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chesham West Population

10,408

Population density

2,861.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.07(-5%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.22(-25%)

Vehicle crime

5.09(+37%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.32(-33%)

Other theft

4.04(-28%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,165

68.83%

Pakistani

1,209

11.61%

Other White

695

6.68%

Indian

274

2.63%

Other Asian

172

1.65%

Total population: 10,409

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,892

35.51%

No qualifications

1,442

17.7%

Level 3 (A level)

1,251

15.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,067

13.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

903

11.09%

Total 16+ residents: 8,145

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,239

31.09%

Owns outright

1,211

30.39%

Other social rented

900

22.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

339

8.51%

Social rents from council

205

5.14%

Total households: 3,985

Property prices in Chesham West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £446,500 in Chesham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £1,395,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	35	£492,500	£311,700	£402,000	£572,500	£781,700
Terraced	21	£398,000	£320,000	£360,000	£438,000	£515,000
Detached	17	£790,000	£582,000	£753,000	£850,000	£1,315,000
Flats	11	£292,500	£168,500	£277,500	£305,000	£319,500

10 years median price trend in Chesham West

Data Sources

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

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

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