Living in HP5, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP5 in Buckinghamshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Buckinghamshire: £490,508, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around HP5
125 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £105,000 to £693,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 KIRTLE ROAD, HP5 1AD | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 47 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, HP5 2AR | semi-detached | £445,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 33 HIGHAM ROAD, HP5 2AF | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 45 ESKDALE AVENUE, HP5 3AY | semi-detached | £475,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 11 COPSHAM HOUSE, 53 BROAD STREET, HP5 3EA | flat-maisonette | £203,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 18 ESKDALE AVENUE, HP5 3AX | terraced | £415,000 | 2026-04-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brushwood Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Newtown School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Chesham Grammar School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
15 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School, Chesham Preparatory School, Heatherton School, The Beacon School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near HP5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
148 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about HP5
What is the average house price in HP5?
The average sold price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HP5?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP5?
The median of 125 recorded sales around central HP5 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £105,000 to £693,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP5?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP5?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HP5 at risk of flooding?
Central HP5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HP5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 148 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP5 safe?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HP5 or HP6, HP5 or HP7, HP5 or HP4.
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