Town Pop. 1,822

Living in Chipperfield: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chipperfield scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Chipperfield places 5th of 9 in the WD3 postcode district. The WD3 district averages 61/100, putting Chipperfield 9 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (84) and safety (83). For the surrounding area, see WD3 postcode district.

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Chipperfield scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
206.9 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 159 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Burglary 28 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alexandra Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Langley Hill Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChipperfieldPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital4.8 mi
Northwick Park Hospital11 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryHaverfield Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,403 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.8%Student4.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
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
45
Apsley 2.2 mi
Kings Langley 2.3 mi
Hemel Hempstead 2.5 mi
J20 M25 2.1 mi
J20 M25 2.2 mi
J19 M25 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £825,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£785k £928k £1.1m £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Commonwood 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bedmond 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lye Green 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipperfield a nice place to live?

Chipperfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chipperfield is 52/100, 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 Chipperfield?

Chipperfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 377 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipperfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipperfield is St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chipperfield in total.

What are house prices like in Chipperfield?

The current median house price in Chipperfield is £825,000, around 189% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Chipperfield in context

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Postcode districts in Chipperfield

WD3 61 ⇄
WD4 54 ⇄

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