The postcode HP5 2WL is located in Buckinghamshire It was introduced in May 2006 and is an active postcode. HP5 2WL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HP5 2WL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 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 2WL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to HP5 2WL is Groves Way which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chartridge Lane and is 83 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.81 km away at Chesham Underground Station The closest railway station is Amersham Rail Station, 4.91 km away.
The closest primary school to HP5 2WL (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 2WL is The Nags Head and is 5.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 1, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 57.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 2.3% 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HP5 2WL 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 2WL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HP5 2WL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HP5 2WL
| Introduction | May 2006 |
| 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 2WL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Hills Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 22, 2017) | 730 m |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.11 km | |
| Ivingswood Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.18 km | |
| Newtown School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Thomas Harding Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| Chartridge Combined School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Heritage House School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Chesham Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 13, 2014) | 2.27 km |
| Brushwood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2012) | 2.38 km |
| Hyde Heath Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (May 31, 2012) | 2.94 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.06 km | |
| Waterside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.18 km | |
| The Beacon School | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.34 km | |
| Chesham Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.7 km | |
| Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 3.82 km |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.87 km | |
| Heatherton School | Independent school | 3-11 | 3.98 km | |
| Ley Hill School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 4.16 km |
| Lee Common Church of England School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 4.28 km |
| Elangeni School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 4.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HP5 2WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeside Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2012 | 3.8 km | |
| Lee Common Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2018 | 4.28 km | |
| Raffety | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2012 | 4.53 km | |
| The Kitchen Mixer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 4.92 km | |
| Graziemille Restaurant at The Cock and Rabbit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2019 | 4.98 km | |
| Medirest at The Chiltern Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 5.16 km | |
| Missenden Abbey Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 1, 2019 | 5.23 km | |
| The Nags Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 5.25 km | |
| The Old Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 5.26 km | |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Great Missenden CofE Combined School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2016 | 5.26 km | |
| Cafe Kissa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 5.31 km | |
| La Petite Auberge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2015 | 5.31 km | |
| Abbeyfield Great Missenden & District Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 5.37 km | |
| Dahl And Dahl And The Roald Dahl Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| Fan Fan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2020 | 5.4 km | |
| Origins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 2, 2018 | 5.4 km | |
| Teacups and Tandems | Awaiting Inspection | 5.4 km | |
| Kinton Pharmacy | Exempt January 30, 2009 | 5.42 km | |
| New Akash | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2018 | 5.42 km | |
| Sukhothai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2016 | 5.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HP5 2WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Chartridge Lane | 83 m | |
| Chartridge Lane | 86 m | |
| Longfield Road | 134 m | |
| Longfield Road | 153 m | |
| Pulpit Close | 325 m | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.81 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.82 km | |
| Chesham Underground Station | 1.82 km | |
| Amersham Rail Station | 4.91 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.35 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 48.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HP5 2WL - Data from Dec 2021
| Chiltern Hills | 184 m | |
| Long Grove | 451 m | |
| Great Friar's Hill | 779 m | |
| Short Grove | 793 m | |
| Lycrome Wood | 837 m | |
| Captain's Wood | 905 m | |
| Pednor Bottom | Valley | 1.02 km |
| Spring Wood | 1.18 km | |
| The Plantation | 1.24 km | |
| Bury Pond | 1.45 km | |
| Skottowe's Pond | 1.65 km | |
| Garrett's Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 1.78 km |
| Ramscoat Wood | 1.87 km | |
| Barn Wood | 1.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HP5 2WL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 46.4 Mbps | 57.8 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.5 | 4.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 97.7% | 100% | 49.1 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 2.3% | 2.3% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for HP5 2WL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.71583400 |
| Longitude | -0.63112900 |
| OS Easting | 494665 |
| OS Northing | 0202787 |
| 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 | Chiltern Ridges |
| 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 | E33041290 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Chiltern 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Chiltern 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |