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Living in Chandler's Cross: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chandler's Cross scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Chandler's Cross most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 4/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 9 scored places in the WD3 postcode district. It scores 24 points below the WD3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see WD3 postcode district.

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Chandler's Cross scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
778.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 888% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 739% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 1346% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 887% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1626% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Walk 20 crimes
  2. 2 Alexandra Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Downer Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 12.53 · PM2.5 7.669 · PM10 13.646 µg/m³
65
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital2.7 mi
Northwick Park Hospital8.8 mi
Hillingdon Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Road Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,960 patients per GP
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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
4
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
0%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.6%Student4.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Three Rivers · 2026-27
A £1,615
B £1,884
C £2,153
D £2,422
E £2,960
F £3,498
G £4,037
H £4,844
Energy
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
17
Croxley 2 mi
Watford 2.1 mi
Kings Langley 2.4 mi
J19 M25 0.3 mi
J20 M25 1.5 mi
J18 M25 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chandler's Cross in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sarratt 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rickmansworth 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Moor Park 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bedmond 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chandler's Cross a nice place to live?

Chandler's Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chandler's Cross is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chandler's Cross?

Chandler's Cross has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chandler's Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Chandler's Cross

WD3 61 ⇄

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