Town Pop. 186

Living in West Hyde: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hyde comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the UB9 postcode district, West Hyde scores lowest. The UB9 district averages 50/100, putting West Hyde 8 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, West Hyde sits 13 points below the UB9 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see UB9 postcode district.

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West Hyde scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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UB9 4AA UB9 5AA UB9 6AA UB9 WD3

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
1,290.3 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 89 crimes
↑ 1337% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 1350% above national average
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 3596% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 1244% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 1140% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Franklins 29 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 25 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Road 24 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 11.7 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 14.1 µg/m³
65
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Denham Green E-ACT Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · 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
42
A&E departmentsHillingdon Hospital4.7 mi
Wexham Park Hospital5.1 mi
Watford General Hospital5.3 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDenham Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,814 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
60%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.2%Student3.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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
37
Denham Golf Club 1.7 mi
Denham 2 mi
Gerrards Cross 2 mi
J17 M25 2 mi
J17 M25 2.5 mi
J16 M25 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Hyde 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

Maple Cross 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rickmansworth 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
New Denham 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hyde a nice place to live?

West Hyde has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Hyde is 42/100, 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 West Hyde?

West Hyde has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Hyde?

Among the top-rated schools in West Hyde are Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy and Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in West Hyde in total.

West Hyde in context

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Postcode districts in West Hyde

UB9 50 ⇄
WD3 61 ⇄

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