Town Pop. 13,277

Living in Chorleywood: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chorleywood scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Chorleywood most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the WD3 postcode district, Chorleywood ranks 2nd.

That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90), broadband (88) and economic health (88). For the surrounding area, see WD3 postcode district.

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Chorleywood scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
68.9 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 322 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 140 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Shoplifting 72 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 71 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 68 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 242 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 90 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 58 crimes
  3. 3 Shepherd'S Lane 32 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
67
Green Space 87
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 32
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 20 within 4km
2Outstanding9Good
  • Christ Church Chorleywood CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • St Clement Danes SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chorleywood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Saint Joan of Arc Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shepherd PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Reach Free SchoolSecondary · 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
30
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital2.9 mi
Wexham Park Hospital7.5 mi
Hillingdon Hospital7.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Colne Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,718 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 372 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.1%Student5.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.1%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
40
Chorleywood 0.7 mi
Rickmansworth 1.5 mi
Croxley 2.7 mi
J18 M25 0.2 mi
J18 M25 0.7 mi
J17 M25 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 150

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £875,000 71
Detached £1,300,000 43
Semi-detached £729,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £315,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£337k £685k £1.0m £1.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rickmansworth 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Hyde 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Moor Park 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chorleywood a nice place to live?

Chorleywood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chorleywood is 62/100, 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 Chorleywood?

Chorleywood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 915 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chorleywood?

Among the top-rated schools in Chorleywood are Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School and St Clement Danes School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Chorleywood in total.

What are house prices like in Chorleywood?

The current median house price in Chorleywood is £875,000, around 207% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,300,000, semi-detached £729,000, flat £315,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chorleywood in context

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Postcode districts in Chorleywood

WD3 61 ⇄

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