Higham Road, Chesham
House prices, sold prices and local information for HP5 2AF.
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At a glance
28 property sales on Higham Road, Chesham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £286,250. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £311,563. Average sale prices rose from £234,700 in 2020 to £272,500 in 2026 (+16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 45% below the Chesham average of £518,579 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 68% terraced, 21% flat, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higham Road range from £183,000 to £615,000. 62% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold. Of 49 streets in Chesham with at least two sales in the last year, Higham Road ranks 46th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Higham Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all HP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 62% freehold and 38% leasehold across 29 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 19 | £311,563 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Flat | 6 | £226,000 | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £417,000 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £615,000 | 12 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Higham Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, The Old Perfumery, 24, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 10 Aug 2026 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 11 Jun 2026 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 28 Nov 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 25 Nov 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 27 Mar 2025 | £230,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 49, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 11 Mar 2025 | £429,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30A, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 10 Jan 2025 | £238,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 38, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 12 Dec 2024 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 23 Sep 2024 | £414,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 30 Apr 2024 | £92,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 47, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 26 Jan 2024 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, The Old Perfumery, 24, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 18 Dec 2023 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 11 Dec 2023 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 26 May 2023 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 20 Mar 2023 | £352,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 17 Jan 2023 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9C, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 25 Nov 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9D, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 7 Oct 2022 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, The Old Perfumery, 24, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 29 Apr 2022 | £183,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 26 Nov 2021 | £362,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9E, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 30 Jun 2021 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 28 Jun 2021 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 58, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 23 Apr 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30A, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 18 Dec 2020 | £215,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 50, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 6 Nov 2020 | £345,200 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, The Old Perfumery, 24, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 30 Oct 2020 | £188,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32A, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 16 Oct 2020 | £220,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 14 Aug 2020 | £220,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 30, Higham Road HP5 2AF | 12 Jun 2020 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Higham Road | £220,000 (Aug 2020) → £230,000 (Mar 2025) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 30A, Higham Road | £215,000 (Dec 2020) → £238,000 (Jan 2025) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 30, Higham Road | £220,000 (Jun 2020) → £225,000 (Jan 2023) | +2% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higham Road
Crime
120 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higham Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Burglary | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higham Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Gade and Bulbourne Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in Chesham Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Higham Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School 160 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Newtown School 234 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Heritage House School 140 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chesham Grammar School 1,331 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chiltern Hills Academy 1,047 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas Harding Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Brushwood Junior School 257 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ivingswood Academy 149 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Amersham station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Chalfont & Latimer station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Great Missenden station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
- Chesham Underground Station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Townsend Road (o/s 67, Townsend Road) 1 min walk
- Townsend Road (Opp, Bellingdon Road) 1 min walk
- The Jolly Sportsman PH (Opp, Broad Street) 2 min walk
- Police Station (Opp, Broad Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gladstone Road Surgery
260-290 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham · 0.3 mi - The New Surgery Chesham
The New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, Chesham · 0.3 mi - Water Meadow Surgery
31A Red Lion Street, Chesham · 0.5 mi - Amersham Health Centre
King George V Road, Amersham On The Hill, Amersham · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Chesham Express · 0.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Chesham · 0.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Chesham · 0.2 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Chesham · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Chesham Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Chess Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Chess House Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- York House Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dental Practice (260-290) · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 749 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,689 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Buckinghamshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Higham Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 20.1% | 12.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 34.2% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 47.2% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.5% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 41% |
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11% | 13.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.5% | 37.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.4% | 11.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.1% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Buckinghamshire.
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