The postcode HP5 2BL is located in Buckinghamshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HP5 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HP5 2BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of HP5 2BL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to HP5 2BL is Long Meadow which is centered 90 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vale Road and is 99 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.69 km away at Chesham Underground Station The closest railway station is Berkhamsted Rail Station, 5.78 km away.
The closest primary school to HP5 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is Ivingswood Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Chesham Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 13, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of HP5 2BL is White Lion PH and is 6.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 145.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HP5 2BL is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Buckinghamshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to HP5 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HP5 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HP5 2BL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HP5 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivingswood Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 489 m | |
| Newtown School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 739 m |
| Brushwood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2012) | 1.06 km |
| Heritage House School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.16 km | |
| Chesham Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 13, 2014) | 1.43 km |
| Chiltern Hills Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 22, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Chesham Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-13 | 2.14 km | |
| Thomas Harding Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 2.18 km |
| Ley Hill School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 2.86 km |
| Waterside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.89 km | |
| Chartridge Combined School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.24 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.36 km | |
| The Beacon School | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.67 km | |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School | Independent school | 1-11 | 3.72 km | |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.72 km | |
| Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 3.76 km |
| Elangeni School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 4.26 km |
| Heatherton School | Independent school | 3-11 | 4.28 km | |
| Hyde Heath Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (May 31, 2012) | 4.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HP5 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeside Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2012 | 5.12 km | |
| Lee Common Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2018 | 5.58 km | |
| Champneys Health Resort | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2020 | 5.78 km | |
| Raffety | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2012 | 6.05 km | |
| Little Bears Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2010 | 6.14 km | |
| White Lion PH | Awaiting Inspection | 6.14 km | |
| Graziemille Restaurant at The Cock and Rabbit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2019 | 6.31 km | |
| The Old Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 6.37 km | |
| The Kitchen Mixer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 6.43 km | |
| Medirest at The Chiltern Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 6.7 km | |
| Missenden Abbey Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 1, 2019 | 6.81 km | |
| The Nags Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 6.82 km | |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Great Missenden CofE Combined School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2016 | 6.84 km | |
| Wigginton Community Shop & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2021 | 6.89 km | |
| Cafe Kissa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 6.89 km | |
| La Petite Auberge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2015 | 6.89 km | |
| Abbeyfield Great Missenden & District Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 6.95 km | |
| Dahl And Dahl And The Roald Dahl Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2019 | 6.98 km | |
| Fan Fan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2020 | 6.98 km | |
| Origins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 2, 2018 | 6.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HP5 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Vale Road | 99 m | |
| Vale Road | 116 m | |
| Lynton Road | 190 m | |
| Lynton Road | 200 m | |
| Upland Avenue | 328 m | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.69 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.69 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.69 km | |
| Berkhamsted Rail Station | 5.78 km | |
| Berkhamsted Rail Station | 5.8 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 23.96 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HP5 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Francis Wood | 569 m | |
| Nalders Wood | 691 m | |
| Chesham Vale | Valley | 789 m |
| Lycrome Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Captain's Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Garrett's Wood | 1.09 km | |
| Ramscoat Wood | 1.28 km | |
| White Hawridge Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km |
| Stubbings Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Felmoor Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Skottowe's Pond | 1.73 km | |
| Chiltern Hills | 1.73 km | |
| Butcher's Grove | 1.75 km | |
| Pepper's Hill Plantation | 1.77 km | |
| Short Wood | 1.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HP5 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.3 Mbps | 145.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 17.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 90.7 | 15.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for HP5 2BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.72035400 |
| Longitude | -0.60942200 |
| OS Easting | 496155 |
| OS Northing | 0203318 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Chesham and Amersham |
| Electoral Ward | Chesham |
| Local Authority District | Buckinghamshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000060 |
| Travel To Work Area | High Wycombe and Aylesbury |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Buckinghamshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Thames Valley |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Buckinghamshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Amersham/Chesham BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chesham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33041288 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Chiltern 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Chiltern 002F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |