Postcode HP5 2BS is located in an urban city, within the Chesham ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region , and forms part of the Chesham West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chesham West is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Chesham located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Chesham West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Chesham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chesham West is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP5 2BS.
Chesham West near HP5 2BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Chesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,275,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £820,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £253,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £485,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £416,000 |
10 years price trend in Chesham
In the HP5 2BS postcode area, located within Chesham West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ivingswood Academy | Academy sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Newtown School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.