12,489TOTAL POPULATION
5,221HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HP27 POSTCODE REGION

Hemel Hempstead (HP27)

The HP27 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 602 individual postcodes.

There are 41 electoral wards in the HP27 postcode area, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Giles, Chesham, Great Missenden, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Tring which come under the local authority of the Wycombe Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 42% of people in HP27 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HP27 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The HP27 postcode is located in the English county of Buckinghamshire. It covers the towns of Chesham, Little Chalfont and Amersham, as well as their surrounding villages. It is serviced by the Metropolitan line of the London Underground between Amersham and Chesham.

Chesham is a typically English market town with a protected town centre and a number of listed buildings. It has a selection of independent local shops, restaurants, pubs and boutiques, as well as supporting an array of regular weekly, monthly and annual events such as the Chesham Carnival.

Little Chalfont is situated 5 miles to the east of Chesham and is a very pleasant village with a popular local pub, The Five Arrows. Its proximity to the M25 makes it convenient for commuters to London or Birmingham.

Amersham is a large town and is the largest of the HP27 postcode towns. It is known for its weekly market, its art centre, Amersham Museum and wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. It is home to a number of large employers, such as the UK Government's Joint Intelligence Organisation that was formerly located in Amersham.

Much of the HP27 postcode lies in the picturesque Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also home to the Bovingdon Market, the popular Sunday car boot sale. The area also has some fantastic parks and open spaces of local interest, including The Moat, a scheduled ancient monument and area of special scientific interest, and Chiltern Open Air Museum.

The HP27 postcode is full of opportunities for those looking to explore the area. Whether it's outdoor activities like walking, cycling, or horse riding, or days out at attractions such as the Chiltern Hills or Amersham Museum, there is something for everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in HP27 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HP27Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire

The county of Buckinghamshire

HP27 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.

Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.

Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Buckinghamshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHP27
Postal TownHemel Hempstead
MSOA NameWycombe 001
LSOA NameWycombe 001A
CountyBuckinghamshire
RegionBuckinghamshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWycombe
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

HP27 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HP27, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alscot
Askett
Bledlow
Buckmoorend
Butler's Cross
Chalkshire
Clanking
Coombe
Crownfield
Darvillshill
Ellesborough
Flowers Bottom
Forty Green
Great Hampden
Great Kimble
Green Hailey
Hempton Wainhill
Henton
Holly Green
Horsenden
Ilmer
Kimble Wick
Lacey Green
Little Kimble
Longwick
Loosley Row
Lower Cadsden
Lower Wainhill
Meadle
Monks Risborough
Owlswick
Parslow's Hillock
Pitch Green
Princes Risborough
Redland End
Saunderton
Saunderton Lee
Skittle Green
Smoky Row
Speen
Wardrobes
Whiteleaf
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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