Postcode HP5 1JW is located in an urban city, within the Chesham South ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chesham South is £57,575 per year. The nearest station is Chesham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Lowndes Park.
Chesham South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Chesham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chesham South is £57,575 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP5 1JW.
Chesham South near HP5 1JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chesham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 9 | Chesham | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Chesham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lowndes Park | Large | Walking directions to Lowndes Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Chesham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £780,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £510,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £417,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chesham South
In the HP5 1JW postcode area, located within Chesham South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.