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Living in Higher Denham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Higher Denham comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the SL9 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the SL9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its healthcare score runs 15 points below the SL9 district's 55/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SL9 postcode district.

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Higher Denham scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SL9 0AA SL9 1AT SL9 7AA SL9 8AA SL9 9AA SL9 UB9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
757.2 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 122 crimes
↑ 601% above national average
Vehicle crime 62 crimes
↑ 2369% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 997% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 887% above national average
other 86 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kings Mill Way 26 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 25 crimes
  3. 3 Denham Avenue 21 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
65
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Denham Green E-ACT Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital3.6 mi
Hillingdon Hospital4.3 mi
Watford General Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDenham Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,011 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.6%Student4.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Denham Golf Club 0.2 mi
Denham 1.1 mi
Gerrards Cross 1.5 mi
J16 M25 1 mi
J16 M25 1.3 mi
J1A M40 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Higher Denham 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

Baker's Wood 48 0.5 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 0.5 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
West Hyde 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
New Denham 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wexham Street 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Poges 54 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Denham a nice place to live?

Higher Denham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Higher Denham 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 Higher Denham?

Higher Denham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 396 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Higher Denham?

Among the top-rated schools in Higher Denham is Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Higher Denham in total.

Higher Denham in context

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Postcode districts in Higher Denham

SL9 54 ⇄
UB9 50 ⇄

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