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Living in Chartridge: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chartridge is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 95/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Chartridge places 3rd of 7 in the HP5 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 29 points above the HP5 district's 66/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see HP5 postcode district.

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Chartridge scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
196.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1131% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ballinger Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Chesham Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Blackfield Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.307 · PM2.5 6.83 · PM10 10.772 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Chartridge Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital8 mi
Watford General Hospital11.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGladstone Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,728 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.5%Student4.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)0.9%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
5
Chesham 2.2 mi
Great Missenden 2.9 mi
Amersham 3.9 mi
J18 M25 8.1 mi
J18 M25 8.3 mi
J17 M25 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chartridge 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

Ballinger Common 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lye Green 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chartridge a nice place to live?

Chartridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chartridge is 46/100, 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 Chartridge?

Chartridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chartridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Chartridge is Chartridge Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chartridge in total.

Chartridge in context

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Postcode districts in Chartridge

HP5 48 ⇄

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