Postcode HP5 2AR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chesham South is £57,575 per year. The nearest station is Chesham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Co-op Field.
Chesham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Chesham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from HP5 2AR.
Chesham South near HP5 2AR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Field | Small | Walking directions to Co-op Field |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £494 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 | 32 | £800,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £570,000 | £511 |
| Terraced | 45 | £400,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 39 | £240,000 | £427 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £592,500 | £248,750 | £459,950 | £340,000 |
| 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 | £810,000 | £270,000 | £515,500 | £405,000 |
| 2026 | £812,500 | £230,000 | £560,000 | £412,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470 | £428 | £382 | £450 |
| 2017 | £429 | £446 | £434 | £428 |
| 2018 | £446 | £440 | £446 | £451 |
| 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 | £538 | £419 | £490 | £493 |
| 2026 | £594 | £467 | £549 | £498 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 2AR.
In the HP5 2AR postcode area, located within Chesham South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP5 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Broad Street, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Broad Street, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | Buckinghamshire, HP5 2HG | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Chesham Food & Wine | 7 White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1AB | Walking directions to Chesham Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 134-144 High Street, Chesham, HP5 1EF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
Elected local representatives for HP5 2AR, 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 2AR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2AR in Chesham South is £422,500 (about £494 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HP5 2AR, including Newtown School (Good), Elmtree Infant and Nursery School and Heritage House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP5 2AR is Chesham in TfL zone 9, about 659 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HP5 2AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,325 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 2AR 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.