Postcode report
HP5 1XW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About HP5 1XW: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP5 1XW is a postcode in Chesham South, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP5 1XW, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP5 1XW are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP5 1XW is based on Buckinghamshire 028 Census 2021. It covers 5,817 residents, 1,531 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HP5 1XW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £500k from 63 rolling sales, up 11.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP5 1XW can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP5 1XW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP5 1XW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP5 1XW
Is HP5 1XW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP5 1XW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP5 1XW?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HP5 1XW?
LocaleIQ matched HP5 1XW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP5 1XW?
The latest median sold price is £500k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP5 1XW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.