Postcode HP5 1YG is located in an urban city, within the Chesham South ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chesham East is £73,928 per year. The nearest station is Chesham located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Chesham East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Chesham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chesham East is £73,928 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP5 1YG.
Chesham East near HP5 1YG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1YG postcode area, located within Chesham East, there are 2 primary and 1 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.