The postcode HP5 2BW is located in Buckinghamshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HP5 2BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HP5 2BW 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 2BW as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to HP5 2BW is Greenway which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lynton Road and is 166 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.71 km away at Chesham Underground Station The closest railway station is Berkhamsted Rail Station, 5.82 km away.
The closest primary school to HP5 2BW (for ages 11 and under) is Ivingswood Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Chiltern Hills Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on February 22, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of HP5 2BW is White Lion PH and is 6.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 198.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.7 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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HP5 2BW 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 2BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HP5 2BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HP5 2BW
| 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 2BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivingswood Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 365 m | |
| Newtown School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 802 m |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.14 km | |
| Brushwood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2012) | 1.18 km |
| Heritage House School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Chiltern Hills Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 22, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Chesham Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 13, 2014) | 1.52 km |
| Thomas Harding Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 2.19 km |
| Chesham Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-13 | 2.25 km | |
| Waterside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.95 km | |
| Ley Hill School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 2.99 km |
| Chartridge Combined School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.11 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.39 km | |
| Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 3.68 km |
| The Beacon School | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.69 km | |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School | Independent school | 1-11 | 3.77 km | |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.78 km | |
| Hyde Heath Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (May 31, 2012) | 4.23 km |
| Heatherton School | Independent school | 3-11 | 4.31 km | |
| Elangeni School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 4.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HP5 2BW - 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 km | |
| Lee Common Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2018 | 5.46 km | |
| Champneys Health Resort | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2020 | 5.72 km | |
| Raffety | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2012 | 5.93 km | |
| Little Bears Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2010 | 6.03 km | |
| White Lion PH | Awaiting Inspection | 6.03 km | |
| Graziemille Restaurant at The Cock and Rabbit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| The Old Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 6.25 km | |
| The Kitchen Mixer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 6.35 km | |
| Medirest at The Chiltern Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 6.61 km | |
| Missenden Abbey Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 1, 2019 | 6.71 km | |
| The Nags Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 6.72 km | |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Great Missenden CofE Combined School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2016 | 6.73 km | |
| Cafe Kissa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 6.78 km | |
| La Petite Auberge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2015 | 6.78 km | |
| Wigginton Community Shop & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2021 | 6.82 km | |
| Abbeyfield Great Missenden & District Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 6.84 km | |
| Dahl And Dahl And The Roald Dahl Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2019 | 6.88 km | |
| Fan Fan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2020 | 6.88 km | |
| Origins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 2, 2018 | 6.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HP5 2BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Lynton Road | 166 m | |
| Lynton Road | 169 m | |
| Vale Road | 224 m | |
| Vale Road | 241 m | |
| Upland Avenue | 276 m | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.71 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.72 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.72 km | |
| Berkhamsted Rail Station | 5.82 km | |
| Berkhamsted Rail Station | 5.84 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 24.02 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HP5 2BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Francis Wood | 622 m | |
| Chesham Vale | Valley | 796 m |
| Nalders Wood | 806 m | |
| Lycrome Wood | 905 m | |
| Captain's Wood | 959 m | |
| Garrett's Wood | 994 m | |
| Ramscoat Wood | 1.2 km | |
| White Hawridge Bottom | Valley | 1.24 km |
| Stubbings Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Chiltern Hills | 1.63 km | |
| Pepper's Hill Plantation | 1.69 km | |
| Butcher's Grove | 1.73 km | |
| Skottowe's Pond | 1.74 km | |
| Felmoor Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Pednor Bottom | Valley | 1.79 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HP5 2BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.3 Mbps | 198.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.1 Mbps | 19.7 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.2 | 16.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for HP5 2BW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.72065300 |
| Longitude | -0.61116400 |
| OS Easting | 496034 |
| OS Northing | 0203349 |
| 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 |