Postcode HP5 1LR is located in an urban city, within the Chesham South area of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chesham South is £57,575 per year. The median sale price in Chesham South is £440,000 (around £511 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £318,000 and £630,000. The nearest station is Chesham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lowndes Park.
Chesham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,687 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Chesham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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 1LR.
Chesham South near HP5 1LR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 9 | Chesham | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Chesham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lowndes Park | Large | Walking directions to Lowndes Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £511 per square foot) in Chesham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £850,000 | £546 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £575,000 | £528 |
| Terraced | 49 | £410,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 33 | £230,000 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £602,500 | £248,750 | £459,950 | £343,500 |
| 2017 | £662,500 | £250,000 | £462,500 | £351,000 |
| 2018 | £608,000 | £250,000 | £427,500 | £357,500 |
| 2019 | £571,250 | £235,000 | £450,000 | £347,500 |
| 2020 | £735,000 | £235,000 | £463,000 | £345,200 |
| 2021 | £775,000 | £243,500 | £544,000 | £375,900 |
| 2022 | £715,000 | £254,750 | £600,500 | £390,000 |
| 2023 | £772,500 | £250,000 | £532,500 | £385,631 |
| 2024 | £735,000 | £247,900 | £492,000 | £420,000 |
| 2025 | £830,000 | £272,500 | £510,000 | £410,000 |
| 2026 | £885,000 | £230,000 | £575,000 | £407,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £456 | £425 | £381 | £450 |
| 2017 | £429 | £446 | £434 | £428 |
| 2018 | £446 | £440 | £446 | £452 |
| 2019 | £465 | £433 | £450 | £419 |
| 2020 | £491 | £432 | £444 | £440 |
| 2021 | £475 | £398 | £453 | £459 |
| 2022 | £540 | £433 | £538 | £487 |
| 2023 | £565 | £442 | £493 | £508 |
| 2024 | £551 | £450 | £521 | £478 |
| 2025 | £541 | £422 | £492 | £493 |
| 2026 | £549 | £471 | £528 | £486 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 1LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 3, Fullers Grove, Chesham, HP5 1LR | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 94, Fullers Hill, Chesham, HP5 1LR | Detached | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 18, Wey Lane, Chesham, HP5 1JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £692,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 9, Missenden Road, Chesham, HP5 1JL | Terraced | Freehold | £482,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 13, Missenden Road, Chesham, HP5 1JL | Other | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the HP5 1LR postcode area, located within Chesham South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP5 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | The Backs, Chesham, HP5 1DR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham, HP5 1EF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Chesham Food & Wine | 7 White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1AB | Walking directions to Chesham Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HP5 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Keith Bacon
Chesham South - Elected 1 May 2025
Parveiz Aslam
Chesham South - Elected 1 May 2025
Sarah Green
Chesham and Amersham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP5 1LR records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around HP5 1LR in Chesham South is £440,000 (about £511 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to HP5 1LR, including Thomas Harding Junior School (Good), Elmtree Infant and Nursery School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP5 1LR is Chesham in TfL zone 9, about 554 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HP5 1LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chesham and Amersham covering HP5 1LR is Sarah Green (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Keith Bacon (Liberal Democrats) and Parveiz Aslam (Liberal Democrats).