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HP8

CHALFONT ST GILES

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP8 is the postcode district for CHALFONT ST GILES, located in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £1,025,314
1yr change ▼ 3.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,025,314

▼ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

257% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

253 Mbps

Property Prices in HP8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP8 is £1,025,314, which is 79% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP8 cost 257.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP8 have fallen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,320,094 132
Semi-detached £638,891 39
Terraced £529,081 33
Flat £510,350 17
All types £1,025,314 237

5-Year Price History

£920K £1007K £1093K £1180K £1267K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP8 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Chalfont St Giles Junior School Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,807

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP8 are 253.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP8 is collected by Three Rivers. The Band D rate is £2,099/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP8 — CHALFONT ST GILES

Area Summary

HP8 (CHALFONT ST GILES) offers above-average property prices (£1,025,314, 257% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (253 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP8 CHALFONT ST GILES

What is the average house price in HP8 CHALFONT ST GILES?
The average house price in HP8 (CHALFONT ST GILES) is £1,025,314, based on 237 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 257% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is HP8 CHALFONT ST GILES a safe area to live?
Crime in HP8 is significantly below the national average (5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP8 CHALFONT ST GILES?
The population of HP8 (CHALFONT ST GILES) is approximately 95,807 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP8?
The average broadband download speed in HP8 is 253 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP8 CHALFONT ST GILES?
There are 2 schools in or near HP8. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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