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Postcode District

HP5

CHESHAM

Hertfordshire, South East, England

HP5 is the postcode district for CHESHAM, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £480,516
1yr change ▲ 112.7%
Crime 26% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£480,516

▲ 112.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

67% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.9/1,000

▲ 2.0% vs previous year

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

26% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

69 Mbps

Property Prices in HP5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP5 is £480,516, which is 6% below the Hertfordshire average of £513,810.

Properties in HP5 cost 67.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP5 have risen 112.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £860,118 38
Semi-detached £478,005 44
Terraced £345,345 51
Flat £234,835 0
All types £480,516 177

5-Year Price History

£425K £544K £664K £783K £903K 2025 2026

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Crime & Safety in HP5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP5 has a crime rate well 26% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP5 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Newtown School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Ley Hill School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Chartridge Combined School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Brushwood Junior School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

38

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP5 are 69.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 34% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

69.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.3 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

41%

Ultrafast Coverage

34%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP5 is collected by Hemel Hempstead Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP5 — CHESHAM

Area Summary

HP5 (CHESHAM) offers above-average property prices (£480,516, 67% above national average), low crime (26% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (69 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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