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Chesham

England / South East / Buckinghamshire / Chesham

About

Chesham is a ward located in the Chiltern district of Buckinghamshire, England. It lies within the town of Chesham, which is known for its historic market town character. The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with the River Chess running through it. Chesham is also the terminus of the Metropolitan Line, providing direct transport links to London.

The ward includes a range of local amenities, such as independent shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside larger retail outlets. Nearby Chiltern Hills offer walking and cycling opportunities, adding to the area's appeal. Chesham has a strong sense of community, with events and festivals held throughout the year. The ward's architecture reflects its history, with a blend of traditional and modern buildings.

Area overview

On average Chesham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chesham is £58,854 per year. There are 5 schools in Chesham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chesham Population
10,756
Population density
805.6 per km²

Demographics

British
7,663
71.22%
Pakistani
1,130
10.5%
Other White
671
6.24%
Indian
294
2.73%
Other Asian
168
1.56%
Total population: 10,759

Housing

Owns outright
1,431
34.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,375
33.28%
Other social rented
677
16.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
10.19%
Social rents from council
142
3.44%
Total households: 4,131

Property prices in Chesham

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Chesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,275,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£820,000
Flats10£253,000
Semi-Detached37£485,000
Terraced27£416,000

10 years price trend in Chesham

All postcodes in Chesham

HP53XT

Chilton Road

HP52BT

Lynton Road

HP53EL

Severalls Avenue

HP53NE

Warrender Road

HP53RE

Paddock Way

HP52BX

Greenway

HP52EG

Grays Walk

HP52XH

Little Hivings

HP53PE

Ashley Green Road

HP53QN

Grove Lane

HP52DT

Highfield Road

HP52LD

Great Hivings

HP52NA

Little Hivings

HP53AP

Berkhampstead Road

HP53DJ

Hillcroft Road

HP53QG

Grove Lane

HP53RA

Two Dells Lane

HP52BP

Lynton Road

HP52BW

Glenister Road

HP52DH

Masefield Close

HP52GQ

Addison Road

HP53AS

Berkhampstead Road

HP53HZ

Brockhurst Road

HP53JA

Brockhurst Road

HP53JE

Brockhurst Road

HP53LR

Chesham East

HP53PS

Hog Lane

HP53QX

Hyde Heath, Bellingdon & Latimer

HP52BA

Lansdowne Road

HP52BE

Addison Road

HP52BQ

Greenway

HP52DD

Upper Belmont Road

HP52DG

Patterson Road

HP52EA

Overdale Road

HP52LN

Hollybush Road

HP53AW

Cameron Road

HP53BY

Cestreham Crescent

HP53DQ

Nalders Road

HP53JW

Nashleigh Hill

HP53RB

Two Dells Lane

HP59ED

Chesham West

HP42SX

White Hill

HP52LQ

Great Hivings

HP52PR

Marston Close

HP53QJ

Grove Lane

HP53DD

Crabbe Crescent

HP53HR

Poplar Close

HP53LG

Hyde Heath, Bellingdon & Latimer

HP53PX

Hog Lane

HP53RD

Grove Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.