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HP5 Postcode


HP5 is the Postcode District for Chesham in Buckinghamshire

The postcode district is located in the HP Hemel Hempstead postal area , HP5 has a population of 27,008 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 19.66 square miles (50.93 square kilometers or 12,584.73 acres).

A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of HP5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.

Map of the HP5 postcode
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Map of the HP5 Postcode District

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Where is the HP5 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to HP5

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Amersham 2.79 S
Berkhamsted 3.46 NNE
Chorleywood 5.57 SE
Tring 5.85 NNW
Hemel Hempstead 6.16 ENE
Wendover 6.74 WNW
Beaconsfield 7.60 SSW
Rickmansworth 7.92 SE
High Wycombe 8.74 SW
Gerrards Cross 9.22 SSE
Princes Risborough 9.82 W
Watford 9.92 ESE
Aylesbury 11.25 NW
Bushey 11.44 ESE
St Albans 11.62 ENE
Dunstable 12.29 NNE
Marlow 12.50 SW
Radlett 12.50 E
Harpenden 12.63 ENE

The post town for this district is CHESHAM.

Postcode Information for District HP5 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 750)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
CHESHAM CHESHAM HP5 2 236
CHESHAM CHESHAM HP5 1 224
CHESHAM CHESHAM HP5 3 149
Ley Hill CHESHAM HP5 1 25
Ashley Green CHESHAM HP5 3 21
Chartridge CHESHAM HP5 2 19
Latimer CHESHAM HP5 1 19
Bellingdon CHESHAM HP5 2 13
Whelpley Hill CHESHAM HP5 3 10
Asheridge CHESHAM HP5 2 8
Hawridge CHESHAM HP5 2 5
Orchard Leigh CHESHAM HP5 3 5
Pednor CHESHAM HP5 2 4
Ley Hill CHESHAM HP5 3 4
Lye Green CHESHAM HP5 3 4
Hawridge CHESHAM HP5 3 2
Braziers End CHESHAM HP5 2 2

Retail and Shopping in HP5

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET CHESHAM 88 HP5 1BW View on Google Maps
BROAD STREET CHESHAM 33 HP5 3EF View on Google Maps
THE BROADWAY CHESHAM 20 HP5 1EG View on Google Maps
MARKET SQUARE CHESHAM 10 HP5 1HG View on Google Maps
BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD CHESHAM 9 HP5 3EZ View on Google Maps
GREENWAY PARADE CHESHAM 7 HP5 2DA View on Google Maps
RED LION STREET CHESHAM 6 HP5 1EZ View on Google Maps

The primary settlement in the HP5 postcode district is Chesham, located in the county of Buckinghamshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Latimer, Ley Hill, Asheridge, Bellingdon, Braziers End, Chartridge, Hawridge, Pednor, Ashley Green, Lye Green, Orchard Leigh, and Whelpley Hill. The most significant post town in this district is also Chesham. It is worth noting that there are some minor discrepancies in the county labels, with Latimer being listed under both Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Buckinghamshire area with a total of 739 postal codes.

The largest settlement in the HP5 postal code is CHESHAM followed by Ashley Green, and Bellingdon.

The HP5 Postcode shares a border with HP6 (AMERSHAM, Hyde Heath, LITTLE CHALFONT), WD3 (CROXLEY GREEN, RICKMANSWORTH, CHORLEYWOOD), HP16 (Prestwood, GREAT MISSENDEN, Little Kingshill), HP1 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Great Gaddesden, Water End), HP23 (TRING, Wigginton, Long Marston), HP3 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, BOVINGDON, Felden) and HP4 (BERKHAMSTED, Northchurch, Potten End).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the HP5 District

map showing postcode sectors within the HP5 district
HP5 1HP5 2HP5 3
Where the HP5 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the HP5 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the HP5 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the HP5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Chess House Dental Surgery 105 HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1DE GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 York House Dental Practice 247-249 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3AS GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
3 Dental Practice (260-290) 260-290 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3EZ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
4 Market Square Dental Practice 16 RED LION STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1EZ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
5 Chesham Dental Care 14 RED LION STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1HB GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the HP5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Gladstone Road Surgery , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3EZ GP PRACTICE
2 The New Surgery Chesham , CHESS MEDICAL CENTRE , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3EZ GP PRACTICE
3 Water Meadow Surgery , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1ET GP PRACTICE
4 Chess Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service , 260-290 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3EZ BRANCH SURGERY

Chemists in the HP5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Fmy Chemists 36 HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1EP PHARMACY
2 Chess Pharmacy 260-290 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3EZ PHARMACY
3 Boots 56-58 THE BROADWAY , HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1EG PHARMACY
4 Garlicks Chemist 31A RED LION STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1ET PHARMACY
5 Chesham Pharmacy 252 BERKHAMPSTEAD ROAD , CHESHAM , HP5 3ET PHARMACY

Opticians in the HP5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 BOOTS OPTICIANS (CHESHAM) 18 HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1EP OPTICAL SITE
2 SPECSAVERS (CHESHAM) 9 HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1BG OPTICAL SITE
3 TURNER & BROWNING OPTICIANS 4 HIGH STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 1EP OPTICAL SITE
4 BRIAN D SUTTIE LTD (CHESHAM) 44 BROAD STREET , CHESHAM , BUCKINGHAMSHIRE , HP5 3DX OPTICAL SITE
5 YOURSPEX AUTUMN COTTAGE , ARREWIG LANE , CHESHAM , HP5 2UA OPTICAL SITE

Schools in the Sector

Chesham Grammar School

Phase: Secondary

Address: White Hill , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1BA

Headteacher: Miss Annmarie McNaney (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Thomas Harding Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Fullers Hill , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1LR

Headteacher: Mrs Jan Burgess (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Thomas Harding Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill , Thomas Harding Junior School , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1LR

Headteacher: Mrs Dorota Milner (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Waterside Combined School

Phase: Primary

Address: Black Horse Avenue , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1QU

Headteacher: Miss Afsheen Nawaz (Acting Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

Ley Hill School

Phase: Primary

Address: The Green , Ley Hill , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1YF

Headteacher: Miss Victoria Lang (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Ivingswood Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Greenway , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 2BY

Headteacher: Julie-Ann Swaysland (Acting Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Phase: Primary

Address: Elmtree Hill , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 2PA

Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Whitehill (Acting Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Chiltern Hills Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: Chartridge Lane , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 2RG

Headteacher: Mr Timothy Dobbs (Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Chartridge Combined School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cogdells Lane , Chartridge , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 2TW

Headteacher: Mr Nuno Alexandre (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School

Phase: Primary

Address: Hawridge , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 2UQ

Headteacher: Mrs Rosie Phillips (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Newtown School

Phase: Primary

Address: Berkhampstead Road , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 3AT

Headteacher: Ms Hayley England (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Heritage House School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Cameron Road , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 3BP

Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Clearkin (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Brushwood Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Brushwood Road , Chesham
Postcode: HP5 3DW

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Robertson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Stations in the Sector

No stations found in this postcode district.

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M25 J18

Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.88

Average Driving Distance: 7.73

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 735

M25 J20

Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.94

Average Driving Distance: 11.03

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 709

M40 J2

Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.04

Average Driving Distance: 9.09

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 464

M25 J17

Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.40

Average Driving Distance: 9.26

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 735

M25 J21

Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.13

Average Driving Distance: 10.98

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 6

M1 J6A

Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.93

Average Driving Distance: 11.09

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3

M40 J3

Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.22

Average Driving Distance: 13.29

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 181

M40 J4

Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.66

Average Driving Distance: 11.41

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7

Weather Forecast for Chesham (Buckinghamshire)

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00%ENE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%N 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%W 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 4.00%W 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for SleetSleet1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 34.00%W 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 4.00%WSW 4 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 7.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 48.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 81.00%SSE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 89.00%SSE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 90.00%S 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 92.00%SSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 88.00%SSW 20 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 85.00%SSW 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 82.00%SSW 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 83.00%SSW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 77.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 78.00%SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 57.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 50.00%SSW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 17.00%SW 13 mph

Postcode Sectors

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
HP5 1Chesham Delivery Office
HP5 2Chesham Delivery Office
HP5 3Chesham Delivery Office
Postcode Format
HP5 - X X X
HP5 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Street List for the HP5 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£1,150 £1,150 £1,150
1 £400 £1,300 £945
2 £1,275 £1,550 £1,416
3 £1,500 £3,250 £2,200
4 £2,000 £2,650 £2,438
5 £2,500 £4,500 £3,500

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£20,000 £190,000 £126,250
1 £90,000 £315,000 £203,519
2 £160,000 £650,000 £374,477
3 £250,000 £1,100,000 £548,167
4 £425,000 £2,400,000 £815,976
5 £600,000 £2,250,000 £1,071,944
6 £675,000 £2,750,000 £1,925,000
7 £1,400,000 £2,500,000 £1,800,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Chancellors CheshamCheshamChancellors64 The Broadway, Chesham, HP5 1EG01494 341306
The Frost Partnership CheshamCheshamThe Frost Partnership1 Germain Street, Chesham, HP5 1LH01494 774602
Potter & Ford CheshamCheshamPotter & Ford112 High Street Chesham HP5 1EB 01494 341328
Brown & Merry CheshamCheshamBrown & Merry3 Market Square, Chesham, HP5 1HG01494 328803
Keller Williams Oxygen MaidenheadMaidenheadKeller Williams Oxygen18 York Road, York House Maidenhead SL6 1SF 020 3828 7641

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £735,86268 £728,12293 £668,79177 £621,385109
Semi-Detached £445,617100 £458,435107 £429,823108 £390,366126
Terraced £379,068119 £366,352146 £342,803133 £324,826143
Flats £248,26469 £248,73475 £226,725140 £205,686106