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HP5

CHESHAM

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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

Avg price £518,779
1yr change ▼ 6.0%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£518,779

▼ 6.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

81% above national avg

Crime Rate

39.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in HP5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP5 is £518,779, which is 9% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP5 cost 80.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP5 have fallen 6.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £826,095 201
Semi-detached £520,938 265
Terraced £419,733 299
Flat £240,374 188
All types £518,779 1019

5-Year Price History

£502K £511K £519K £527K £535K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP5

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

With 39.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP5 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.1 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 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

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

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

161,420

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP5 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP5 is collected by Dacorum. The Band D rate is £2,087/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 (£518,779, 81% above national average), low crime (52% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP5 CHESHAM

What is the average house price in HP5 CHESHAM?
The average house price in HP5 (CHESHAM) is £518,779, based on 1019 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 81% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.0% over the past year.
Is HP5 CHESHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in HP5 is significantly below the national average (39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP5 CHESHAM?
The population of HP5 (CHESHAM) is approximately 161,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP5?
The average broadband download speed in HP5 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP5 CHESHAM?
There are 13 schools in or near HP5. 8% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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