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

HP51BW

High Street

HP51GL

Springfield Road

HP51NZ

Moor Road

HP51PQ

Mineral Lane

HP51SD

Amersham Road

HP51SF

Moor Road

HP51SG

Amersham Road

HP52FG

Wesley Hill

HP53AZ

Freeman Court

HP53QP

Jasons Hill

HP51BP

East Street

HP51AD

Kirtle Road

HP51DE

High Street

HP51EJ

Red Lion Street

HP51ES

Market Square

HP51FN

St Mary's Way

HP51HB

Red Lion Street

HP51PU

Springfield Close

HP51PJ

Hospital Hill

HP51QP

Forelands Way

HP51RD

Fryer Close

HP51UF

Chess Close

HP51UT

Blackwellhall Lane

HP51XU

Botley Road

HP51XY

Botley Road

HP52JT

Drydell Lane

HP52SS

Berkeley Avenue

HP53AF

Broad Street

HP66RL

Farm Close

HP84AH

Lodge Lane

WD36ER

Latimer Road

HP51NE

Amersham Road

HP51PE

Waterside

HP51RJ

Chessmount Rise

HP51SX

Cresswell Road

HP51XX

Kiln Lane

WD36ES

Latimer Road

WD36EU

Chenies Hill

HP51PG

Gordon Road

HP51QU

Black Horse Avenue

HP51SL

Woodley Hill

HP51WA

Moor Road

HP53AR

Bennetts

HP53AJ

Victoria Road

HP53QU

Kiln Lane

HP66SS

The Retreat

HP66SX

Oakington Avenue

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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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