How many households are in Chess Valley?

There are 4,476 households in Chess Valley

What are house prices in Chess Valley?

Based on 136 recent sales, the median price is £420,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How safe is Chess Valley?

Crime level in Chess Valley is moderate with about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Chess Valley?

Latest medians: Detached £900,000, Semi-detached £490,000, Terraced £410,000, Flats £255,000.

How much social housing is near Chess Valley?

About 14.7% across the Chess Valley area.

What home types are most common in Chess Valley?

Housing mix: terraced 27.4%, semi-detached 25.2%.

How deprived is Chess Valley?

Deprivation score 3/10 (rank 23494 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Chess Valley?

Average resident income is about £55,214 per year.

What's the Chess Valley population and density?

Chess Valley population is 10,411 with density 420.9 per km².

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Q: What schools in Chess Valley and how are they rated?

There are 6 schools in Chess Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Buckinghamshire / Chess Valley

About

Chess Valley is a ward in the Chiltern district of Buckinghamshire, covering several villages including Latimer, Flaunden, and parts of Chenies. The area is known for its rural character, with rolling countryside, farmland, and the River Chess running through it. The ward is part of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic walks and outdoor activities.

The villages within Chess Valley retain a traditional charm, with historic buildings, churches, and local pubs. The area has strong transport links, including proximity to the M25 and rail services from nearby towns like Chesham and Rickmansworth. While largely residential, the ward maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere with a mix of housing styles, from cottages to larger detached homes.

Area overview

On average Chess Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chess Valley is £55,214 per year. There are 6 schools in Chess Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

14.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chess Valley Population

10,411

Population density

420.9 per km²

Demographics

British

7,658

73.54%

Other White

747

7.17%

Indian

484

4.65%

Pakistani

416

Other Asian

200

1.92%

Total population: 10,413

Housing

Owns outright

1,462

32.67%

Owns with a mortgage

1,455

32.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

708

15.82%

Other social rented

646

14.44%

Social rents from council

110

2.46%

Total households: 4,475

Property prices in Chess Valley

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Chess Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£900,000	£613,750	£777,500	£946,250	£1,314,000
Flats	38	£255,000	£130,000	£200,000	£295,000	£360,250
Semi-Detached	34	£490,000	£332,750	£426,875	£705,750	£912,325
Terraced	45	£410,000	£231,600	£360,000	£440,000	£548,300

10 years price trend in Chess Valley

All postcodes in Chess Valley

HP53BE

White Hill

HP51BG

East Street

HP51GH

Hospital Hill

HP51LW

Germain Street

HP51NP

Five Acres

HP51NW

Chesham South

HP51PL

Gordon Road

HP51PS

Waterside

HP51TZ

Flaunden Bottom

HP53BD

Bennetts

HP66SY

Amersham Road

HP51JP

Chesham South

HP51LF

Germain Street

HP51NL

Mineral Lane

HP51NN

Five Acres

HP51NS

Pheasant Rise

HP51TY

Flaunden Bottom

HP51XP

Broomstick Lane

HP52JD

Elgiva Lane

HP53AE

Broad Street

HP66RW

Westwood Close

HP66SP

Amersham Road

HP66SU

Old Field Close

HP84AJ

Lodge Lane

WD36ET

Holloway Lane

HP51AL

Broadlands Avenue

HP51JR

Chessbury Road

HP51SZ

Chesham South

HP51TA

Cresswell Road

HP51TW

High Street

HP51UE

Chess Close

HP51YG

Botley Road

HP53FJ

Jasons Hill

HP66RN

Chenies Avenue

HP66SL

Amersham Road

HP51PX

Moor Road

HP51BT

High Street

HP51DR

The Backs

HP51DX

Hospital Hill

HP51EB

High Street

HP51HY

Bury Lane

HP51RL

Eunice Grove

HP51RS

Rose Drive

HP51RW

Cavendish Road

HP51TT

Latimer Road

HP51XL

Bottom Lane

HP51XR

Botley Road

HP52AA

Broad Street

HP51FA

Watermeadow

HP51GB

Rabbits Lane

HP51HH

Bury Lane

HP51LT

Fuller's Close

HP51YA

Botley Road

HP66RP

Westwood Close

HP66SJ

Church Grove

WD36ED

Amersham Road

HP51BX

High Street

HP51PB

Waterside

HP51SE

Moor Road

HP51UJ

Church Lane

HP51XT

Botley Lane

HP52AG

Brushmakers Court

HP52HG

Chesham South

HP53QW

Jasons Hill

HP66ST

Oakington Avenue

HP51AY

Cheyne Mews

HP51BU

High Street

HP51HX

Berkeley Avenue

HP51JE

Pednor Road

HP51NA

Amersham Road

HP51PN

Waterside

HP51QA

Inkerman Terrace

HP51QQ

Latimer Road

HP51QX

Cannon Mill Avenue

HP52HE

Albany Gate

HP53AN

Greatacre

WD36EG

Hyde Heath, Bellingdon & Latimer

HP51EA

High Street

HP51EY

Red Lion Street

HP51HE

Red Lion Street

HP52AL

Chesham South

HP53BQ

Harding Road

HP66SN

Amersham Road

WD36EQ

Latimer Road

HP51GS

Chesham South

HP51LD

Red Lion Street

HP51LZ

King Street

HP51QE

Waterside

HP51QR

Forelands Way

HP51TJ

Hollow Way Lane

HP51TU

Latimer Road

HP51ND

Amersham Road

HP51NT

Five Acres

HP51PT

Garrett Close

HP51QG

Waterside

HP51SN

Bois Moor Road

HP51UA

Church Lane

HP51XW

Botley Road

HP66RG

Elizabeth Avenue

HP51TP

Latimer Road

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Data Sources

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

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