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About

The Sands area is located within the town of Chesham in Buckinghamshire. It is situated near the confluence of the River Chess and its tributary, the River Misbourne. The area primarily consists of residential housing, with some local retail and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood. Its name is historically derived from the sandy soil and gravel deposits found along the riverbanks in this part of the Chess Valley.

A notable local landmark is the former Sands Works, a site with industrial heritage linked to the area's historical boot and shoe manufacturing. The topography is gently undulating, with the waterways creating a distinct character. Public footpaths follow sections of the rivers, providing green corridors through the urban setting and connecting to the wider Chilterns landscape.

Area overview

On average Sands has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sands is £63,946 per year. There are 3 schools in Sands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sands is home to around 6,750 people, with a population density of about 2,002.0 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sands Population

6,750

Population density

2,002 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.41(+24%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.48(+42%)

Other theft

10.07(+80%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.93(+54%)

Public order

7.26(+20%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,153

46.74%

Pakistani

1,341

19.88%

Other White

654

9.69%

Other Asian

246

3.65%

Caribbean

246

3.65%

Total population: 6,746

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,884

35.49%

No qualifications

988

18.61%

Level 3 (A level)

826

15.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

672

12.66%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

544

10.25%

Total 16+ residents: 5,309

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

948

37.06%

Owns outright

586

22.91%

Private landlord or letting agency

536

20.95%

Other social rented

321

12.55%

Social rents from council

2.85%

Total households: 2,558

Property prices in Sands

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £730,000.

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 Sands over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	32	£411,000	£344,250	£389,500	£448,125	£522,500
Terraced	10	£362,500	£237,625	£282,500	£378,750	£404,025
Flats	18	£207,500	£157,000	£177,188	£228,750	£302,250
Detached	11	£575,000	£347,000	£495,000	£640,750	£690,000

10 years median price trend in Sands

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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