Town Pop. 13,452

Living in Chalfont St Peter: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chalfont St Peter scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 64/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the SL9 postcode district scores higher. Chalfont St Peter leads all 4.

It scores 6 points above the SL9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On healthcare specifically, Chalfont St Peter sits 9 points above the SL9 district figure of 55/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL9 postcode district.

60
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Chalfont St Peter scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 228 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Vehicle crime 92 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 82 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 66 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 61 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 151 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 29 crimes
  2. 2 Mumfords Lane 27 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
68
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 29
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Chalfont St Peter CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Robertswood SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Chalfonts Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chalfont St Peter Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital4.1 mi
Hillingdon Hospital6 mi
Watford General Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,702 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 496 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.8%Student4.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.9%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Gerrards Cross 1.3 mi
Seer Green and Jordans 2.2 mi
Denham Golf Club 2.5 mi
J17 M25 2.6 mi
J2 M40 2.9 mi
J1A M40 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 55
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £824,650 102
Detached £945,000 64
Semi-detached £735,000 17
Terraced £717,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £355,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£354k £629k £913k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

West Hyde 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Seer Green 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalfont St Peter a nice place to live?

Chalfont St Peter is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chalfont St Peter is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chalfont St Peter?

Chalfont St Peter is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 680 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chalfont St Peter?

Among the top-rated schools in Chalfont St Peter are Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy, Robertswood School and The Chalfonts Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Chalfont St Peter in total.

What are house prices like in Chalfont St Peter?

The current median house price in Chalfont St Peter is £824,650, around 189% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £945,000, semi-detached £735,000, terraced £717,500, flat £355,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chalfont St Peter in context

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Postcode districts in Chalfont St Peter

SL9 54 ⇄

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