Town Pop. 6,734

Living in Little Chalfont: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Chalfont comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 52/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the HP6 postcode district. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. That puts Little Chalfont in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP6 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
Average
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Little Chalfont scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
71.7 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 190 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 43 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 32 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chenies Parade 63 crimes
  2. 2 Beel Close 37 crimes
  3. 3 Chiltern Heights 28 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 27
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
6 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Ungraded
  • Dr Challoner's High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Amersham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St George's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stony Dean SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Little Chalfont Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital6.1 mi
Wexham Park Hospital7.7 mi
Hillingdon Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,745 patients per GP
4dentists1pharmacy

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 165 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired23%Student5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.7%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.4%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
31
Chalfont & Latimer 0.3 mi
Amersham 2 mi
Chorleywood 2.1 mi
J17 M25 2.9 mi
J18 M25 2.9 mi
J17 M25 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £825,000 49
Detached £977,475 24
Semi-detached £810,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£282k £710k £1.2m £1.6m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Amersham 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seer Green 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Chalfont a nice place to live?

Little Chalfont is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Little Chalfont is 53/100, 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 Little Chalfont?

Little Chalfont is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 483 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Chalfont?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Chalfont are Dr Challoner's High School, Amersham School and Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Little Chalfont in total.

What are house prices like in Little Chalfont?

The current median house price in Little Chalfont is £825,000, around 189% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £977,475, semi-detached £810,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Little Chalfont in context

See where Little Chalfont ranks among the best places to live in Buckinghamshire

Postcode districts in Little Chalfont

HP6 56 ⇄
HP7 54 ⇄
HP8 49 ⇄

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