Waterside, Chesham
House prices, sold prices and local information for HP5 1PE, HP5 1PG, HP5 1PY.
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At a glance
29 property sales on Waterside, Chesham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 6 Mar 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £331,736. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% terraced, 10% semi-detached, 10% detached. Recorded sale prices on Waterside range from £245,000 to £825,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold.
House prices on Waterside compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waterside has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all HP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 36 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 22 | £331,736 | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £511,667 | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Detached | 3 | £610,000 | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Flat | 1 | £245,000 | 1 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Waterside
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96, Waterside HP5 1PE | 6 Mar 2020 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 341, Waterside HP5 1QE | 2 Dec 2019 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 288, Waterside HP5 1PY | 27 Sep 2019 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 527, Waterside HP5 1QF | 24 Sep 2019 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 161, Waterside HP5 1PG | 2 Sep 2019 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 15, Lordsmill Court, Waterside HP5 1PR | 25 Apr 2019 | £249,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat E, 185, Waterside HP5 1PG | 1 Feb 2019 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 235, Waterside HP5 1PY | 5 Dec 2018 | £715,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, Waterside HP5 1PE | 3 Dec 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 442, Waterside HP5 1QE | 8 Nov 2018 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 112, Waterside HP5 1PE | 2 Nov 2018 | £247,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 433, Waterside HP5 1QE | 26 Oct 2018 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 119, Waterside HP5 1PE | 22 Oct 2018 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 232, Waterside HP5 1PG | 1 Oct 2018 | £249,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 232, Waterside HP5 1PG | 1 Oct 2018 | £249,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 422, Waterside HP5 1QD | 10 Aug 2018 | £357,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 354, Waterside HP5 1QD | 6 Jul 2018 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 129, Waterside HP5 1PE | 4 Jun 2018 | £284,200 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 501, Waterside HP5 1QF | 6 Mar 2018 | £825,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 435, Waterside HP5 1QE | 26 Feb 2018 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 120, Waterside HP5 1PE | 31 Jan 2018 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 286, Waterside HP5 1PY | 5 Jan 2018 | £322,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 439, Waterside HP5 1QE | 25 Aug 2017 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 533, Waterside HP5 1QG | 23 Aug 2017 | £650,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 288, Waterside HP5 1PY | 5 Apr 2017 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Waterside HP5 1PE | 30 Mar 2017 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 122, Waterside HP5 1PE | 17 Mar 2017 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 296, Waterside HP5 1PY | 10 Mar 2017 | £277,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Waterside HP5 1PE | 27 Jan 2017 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Waterside HP5 1PE | 9 Nov 2016 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Unit 7A, Waterside Business Park, Waterside HP5 1PE | 7 Oct 2016 | £165,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, The Pound House, Waterside HP5 1PD | 8 Jul 2016 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 155, Waterside HP5 1PG | 27 May 2016 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 230, Waterside HP5 1PG | 24 Mar 2016 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Unit 5B, Waterside Business Park, Waterside HP5 1PE | 26 Feb 2016 | £203,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Silverson Machines Ltd, Waterside HP5 1PQ | 14 Jan 2016 | £1,500,000 | Other | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96, Waterside | £350,000 (Dec 2018) → £350,000 (Mar 2020) | +0% over 1 yr |
| 288, Waterside | £325,000 (Apr 2017) → £335,000 (Sep 2019) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Waterside
Crime
113 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waterside in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waterside is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Misbourne Flood alert area
- Rivers Gade and Bulbourne Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in Chesham Flood alert area
- River Chess in the Chilterns and Three Rivers Districts Flood alert area
- River Chess at Chesham Flood warning 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 Waterside
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Waterside Primary Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chesham Grammar School 1,331 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School 160 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 212 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Heritage House School 140 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Newtown School 234 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Chiltern Hills Academy 1,047 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 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 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Chalfont & Latimer station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Great Missenden station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Chesham Underground Station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Amersham Underground Station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Wild Rover PH (o/s, Red Lion Street) 1 min walk
- The Wild Rover PH (Opp, Red Lion Street) 1 min walk
- Red Lion Street (Southbound, Red Lion Street) 2 min walk
- Hospital Hill (Opp, Waterside) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Water Meadow Surgery
31A Red Lion Street, Chesham · 0.2 mi - Gladstone Road Surgery
260-290 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham · 0.8 mi - The New Surgery Chesham
The New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, Chesham · 0.8 mi - Amersham Health Centre
King George V Road, Amersham On The Hill, Amersham · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Chesham · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Chesham · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chesham Express · 0.7 mi
- Little Waitrose Little Waitrose Amersham · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Garlicks Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Fmy Chemists · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Market Square Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Chesham Dental Care · 0.2 mi
- Chess House Dental Surgery · 0.4 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,130 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,235 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 94% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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 Waterside
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.7% | 12.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 2.6% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 34.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.1% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.7% | 41% |
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.5% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.6% | 37.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.7% | 11.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.3% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 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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