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HP5 2HT

Penn Avenue

Chesham South

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Detailed insights for HP5 2HT

Overview

Postcode HP5 2HT is located in an urban city, within the Chesham South ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chesham West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lowndes Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chesham West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chesham West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chesham West is £60,973 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP5 2HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Chesham West near HP5 2HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chesham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP5 2HT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

9

Chesham

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Chesham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP5 2HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLowndes ParkLargeWalking directions to Lowndes Park
0.2 miCo-op FieldSmallWalking directions to Co-op Field

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
6,285.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.05(-21%)
Drugs
3.3(+20%)
Vehicle crime
3.3(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.64(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.64(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
63.47%
Pakistani
51
15.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.29%
Indian
10
2.99%
Other White
10
2.99%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
31.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.56%
No qualifications
42
15.91%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
31.01%
Owns outright
38
29.46%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.71%
Social rents from council
15
11.63%
Shared ownership
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Chesham South

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£298K – £620K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chesham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£800,000£547
Semi-Detached33£570,000£511
Terraced45£400,000£494
Flats39£240,000£427

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chesham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chesham South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 2HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP5 2HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202517, Aylward Gardens, Chesham, HP5 2QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
28 Mar 202512, Aylward Gardens, Chesham, HP5 2QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
20 Nov 2025111, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RGDetachedFreehold£850,000
06 Nov 202585, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RGDetachedFreehold£787,500
28 Mar 202522, Hampden Avenue, Chesham, HP5 2HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£810,000

Schools

In the HP5 2HT postcode area, located within Chesham West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP5 2HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryChiltern Hills AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryElmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryNewtown SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP5 2HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP5 2HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBerkeley Stores2 Berkeley Close, Chesham, HP5 2RLWalking directions to Berkeley Stores
0.3 miDay 135 Asheridge Road, Chesham, HP5 2PYWalking directions to Day 1
0.4 miPremier ExpressBuckinghamshire, HP5 2HGWalking directions to Premier Express
0.5 miSainsbury's134-144 High Street, Chesham, HP5 1EFWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,601
Band B£1,868
Band C£2,135
Band D£2,402
Band E£2,935
Band F£3,469
Band G£4,003
Band H£4,803

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP5 2HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Keith Bacon

Chesham South - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Parveiz Aslam

Chesham South - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Green

Chesham and Amersham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBuckinghamshireE06000060
Parliamentary ConstituencyChesham and AmershamE14001162
WardChesham SouthE05015946
ParishCheshamE04001569
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chesham WestE02003677
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Buckinghamshire 027AE01017747
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HP5 2HT

Is HP5 2HT (Chesham West) safe?

The area around HP5 2HT records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near HP5 2HT?

The median sale price around HP5 2HT in Chesham West is £422,500 (about £494 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP5 2HT?

There are 7 schools close to HP5 2HT, including Chiltern Hills Academy (Good), Elmtree Infant and Nursery School and Newtown School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP5 2HT?

The closest station to HP5 2HT is Chesham in TfL zone 9, about 959 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.

How deprived is the area around HP5 2HT?

HP5 2HT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP5 2HT (Chesham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chesham and Amersham covering HP5 2HT 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).

Data Sources

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.