Chesham
Parish in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.706, -0.606 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 96 01 |
| Population: | 20,649 |
Chesham sits in Buckinghamshire at the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills, where the spring‑fed River Chess threads through the valley. The town retains a green, almost semi‑rural feel with ancient lanes and streams alongside a compact historic centre, reflecting its origins as a riverside settlement and market place.
Historically it grew through small‑scale industry in the 18th and 19th centuries - notably boots, brushes and milling - and today combines a mix of independent shops, light industry and a substantial commuter population served by the terminus of the Metropolitan line into London. Local civic life is lively, with community groups, arts activities and easy access to countryside walking in the surrounding hills and valley.
Postcode districts covering Chesham
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.8 miles
- Islington 24 miles
- Reading 24.1 miles
- Milton Keynes 23.7 miles
- City of Westminster 23.2 miles
- Luton 14.9 miles
- Slough 13.1 miles
- Harrow 13.9 miles
- High Wycombe 8.1 miles
- Watford 9.1 miles
- Stevenage 22.4 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 6.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chesham Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Ley Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Chesham Bois Parish 1.3 miles
- Lye Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Amersham and Chesham Bois Ward 1.6 miles
- Latimer and Ley Hill Parish 1.8 miles
- Chess Valley Ward 1.8 miles
- Amersham Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hyde Heath Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ashley Green Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chartridge Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chiltern Ridges Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Chesham
HP5 1EB, HP5 2HD, HP5 3HP, HP5 1AR, HP5 3AH, HP5 2PL, HP5 1YQ, HP5 1SZ, HP5 3LX … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 15.4 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.5 miles
- Amersham Station 2.2 miles
- Chalfont & Latimer Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Chesham Ad
- The Bedford Arms 3 4 miles
- The Kings Arms Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover 4 7 miles
- Boxmoor Lodge 3 5.3 miles
- Pendley Manor 4 6.6 miles
- De Vere Latimer Estate 3 2.8 miles
- The Grove 5 7.5 miles
- Two Brewers by Greene King Inns 3 4.9 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 4.1 miles
- The Ethorpe Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Chesham
- Brushwood Junior School Primary
- Chesham Grammar School Secondary
- Chiltern Hills Academy Secondary
- Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Heritage House School Special
- Newtown School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.2 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 6.6 miles
- Wilton Park Estate 7.4 miles
- Chequers court Country house 8 miles
- Park Wood Forest 8.2 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.4 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 8.6 miles
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 8.9 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 9.3 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 9.6 miles
- Adams Park Stadium 9.8 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 12.1 miles