Postcode HP5 2FU is located in an urban city, within the Chesham North ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chesham West is £60,973 per year. The nearest station is Chesham, about 0.7 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 West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Chesham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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 per household in Chesham West is £60,973 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP5 2FU.
Chesham West near HP5 2FU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 9 | Chesham | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Chesham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Field | Small | Walking directions to Co-op Field |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Chesham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £2,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £815,000 | £528 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £481,000 | £500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £410,000 | £490 |
| Flats | 14 | £282,500 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £770,000 | £270,000 | £380,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £809,500 | £242,750 | £420,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | £725,000 | £268,000 | £410,000 | £345,000 |
| 2019 | £652,000 | £260,000 | £416,250 | £337,500 |
| 2020 | £772,500 | £256,500 | £426,250 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £785,000 | £246,500 | £445,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £1,103,000 | £285,000 | £500,000 | £412,500 |
| 2023 | £690,000 | £245,000 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | £837,500 | £265,000 | £515,000 | £395,000 |
| 2025 | £860,000 | £280,000 | £485,000 | £405,000 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £285,000 | £495,000 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £421 | £401 | £425 | £394 |
| 2017 | £454 | £395 | £430 | £416 |
| 2018 | £422 | £408 | £433 | £405 |
| 2019 | £447 | £399 | £429 | £387 |
| 2020 | £477 | £390 | £446 | £427 |
| 2021 | £471 | £398 | £451 | £437 |
| 2022 | £511 | £455 | £526 | £460 |
| 2023 | £529 | £375 | £474 | £465 |
| 2024 | £512 | £406 | £487 | £471 |
| 2025 | £526 | £422 | £473 | £470 |
| 2026 | £647 | £486 | £531 | £479 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 2FU.
In the HP5 2FU postcode area, located within Chesham West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP5 2FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | 35 Asheridge Road, Chesham, HP5 2PY | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Buckinghamshire, HP5 2HG | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Broad Street, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Broad Street, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Berkeley Stores | 2 Berkeley Close, Chesham, HP5 2RL | Walking directions to Berkeley Stores |
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 2FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Frances Kneller
Chesham North - Elected 1 May 2025
Justine Fulford
Chesham North - Elected 1 May 2025
Mohammad Fayyaz
Chesham North - Elected 1 May 2025
Sarah Green
Chesham and Amersham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HP5 2FU records about 72 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around HP5 2FU in Chesham West is £485,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HP5 2FU, including Elmtree Infant and Nursery School, Chiltern Hills Academy (Good) and Newtown School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HP5 2FU is Chesham in TfL zone 9, about 1,059 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HP5 2FU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,673 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 2FU is Sarah Green (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Frances Kneller (Liberal Democrats), Justine Fulford (Liberal Democrats) and Mohammad Fayyaz (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.