Postcode HP5 2GF is located in an urban city, within the Chesham North area of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chesham West is £60,973 per year. The median sale price in Chesham North is £500,000 (around £498 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £392,363 and £750,750. The nearest station is Chesham, about 0.6 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Chesham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from HP5 2GF.
Chesham West near HP5 2GF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 9 | Chesham | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Chesham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Field | Small | Walking directions to Co-op Field |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £498 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 | 37 | £912,500 | £528 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £495,000 | £500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £425,000 | £495 |
| Flats | 13 | £280,000 | £456 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £825,000 | £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 | £875,000 | £280,000 | £485,000 | £405,000 |
| 2026 | £912,500 | £257,500 | £475,000 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £421 | £401 | £423 | £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 | £528 | £422 | £471 | £470 |
| 2026 | £489 | £458 | £517 | £502 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 2GF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | Jesmond, Addison Road, Chesham, HP5 2BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 23A, Alma Road, Chesham, HP5 3HD | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 340A, Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3HF | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 320, Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3HF | Terraced | Freehold | £499,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 26, Pond Park Road, Chesham, HP5 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the HP5 2GF postcode area, located within Chesham West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP5 2GF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 132-152 Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Buckinghamshire, HP5 2HG | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Nashleigh Hill, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3JF | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Broad Street, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Day 1 | 35 Asheridge Road, Chesham, HP5 2PY | Walking directions to Day 1 |
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 2GF, 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 2GF records about 74 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 2GF in Chesham North is £500,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HP5 2GF, 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 2GF is Chesham in TfL zone 9, about 986 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HP5 2GF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,116 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 2GF 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).