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Chalfont St Peter West

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About

Chalfont St Peter West encompasses a mix of residential streets and local commercial centres along the A413. The area is characterised by semi-detached and detached housing, with several schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. Open spaces like the Gold Hill Common provide recreational areas with sports fields and playgrounds. The local high street offers a range of independent shops and essential services for daily needs.

The area is bordered by the River Misbourne, which flows through the southern part of the parish. The Grand Union Canal passes to the west, offering towpath walks. The parish church of St Peter dates to the 12th century, featuring a notable timber-framed bell tower. Public transport connections are primarily via bus routes linking to Gerrards Cross and Amersham stations.

Area overview

On average Chalfont St Peter West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalfont St Peter West is £76,739 per year. There are 6 schools in Chalfont St Peter West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chalfont St Peter West is home to around 5,819 people, with a population density of about 839.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chalfont St Peter West Population
5,819
Population density
839.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.12(-52%)
Vehicle crime
8.08(+113%)
Other theft
6.7(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-33%)
Public order
3.95(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,614
79.31%
Indian
326
5.6%
Other White
319
5.48%
Irish
148
2.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
102
1.75%
Total population: 5,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,239
48.85%
Level 3 (A level)
639
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
577
12.59%
No qualifications
504
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
316
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 4,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
881
39.74%
Owns with a mortgage
831
37.48%
Other social rented
245
11.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
7.31%
Social rents from council
54
2.44%
Total households: 2,217

Property prices in Chalfont St Peter West

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 in Chalfont St Peter West area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalfont St Peter West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalfont St Peter West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£966,000
Flats5£326,000
Semi-Detached21£715,000
Terraced12£735,000

10 years median price trend in Chalfont St Peter West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalfont St Peter West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.