Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Chesham

A snapshot of life in Chesham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Chesham is a town in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 23,691. The average house price is £509,520 and the overall crime rate is 59.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chesham ranks

Population

23,691

Avg House Price

£509,520

Crime Rate

59.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,004

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chesham's detached homes (£927,685) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£242,071).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chesham prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£398,109 → £509,520).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£927,685	£852,500	62
Semi-Detached	£515,892	£492,500	79
Terraced	£417,972	£402,500	107
Flat	£242,071	£265,000	63

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chesham is 59.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chesham: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	8
Primary	6
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Brushwood Junior School	Primary	Outstanding
Chesham Grammar School	Secondary	No rating available
Chiltern Hills Academy	Secondary	Good
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Ivingswood Academy	Primary	No rating available
Newtown School	Primary	Good
Thomas Harding Junior School	Primary	Good
Waterside Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Chesham averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chesham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	68.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,176

Demographics & Economy

Population	23,691
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£34,004
Employment Rate	62%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chesham?

The average house price in Chesham is £509,520 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chesham?

The most affordable entry point in Chesham is a flat, with an average price of £242,071.

Is Chesham a safe place to live?

Chesham has a recorded crime rate of 59.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chesham?

Chesham has 8 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chesham?

Average broadband download speeds in Chesham are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Chesham?

Chesham is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 23,691.

Most compared with

How does Chesham stack up against its neighbours?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Chesham

House price: £585,382 · £509,520
Crime rate: 52.1 · 59.3
Distance: 7.4 mi

Amersham

Chesham

House price: £743,166 · £509,520
Crime rate: 59.2 · 59.3
Distance: 2.5 mi

Aston Clinton

Chesham

House price: £588,817 · £509,520
Crime rate: 59.2 · 59.3
Distance: 7.8 mi

Aylesbury

Chesham

House price: £388,153 · £509,520
Crime rate: 59.2 · 59.3
Distance: 11.4 mi

Beaconsfield

Chesham

House price: £1,233,089 · £509,520
Crime rate: 59.2 · 59.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

Berkhamsted

Chesham

House price: £761,843 · £509,520
Crime rate: 69 · 59.3
Distance: 3.9 mi

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