About Chalfont St Giles

Chalfont St Giles is a village located in Buckinghamshire, within the HP8 postcode area of England. It lies to the north of the M40 motorway and is situated near the border with Hertfordshire. The village has a long history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book, and features a mix of traditional and modern buildings. The parish church, St Giles, is a notable landmark with origins in the 12th century. The village centre includes a small cluster of shops, a pub, and a primary school, providing local amenities for residents. Chalfont St Giles is well connected by road and rail, with Chalfont & Latimer station on the London Underground’s Metropolitan line offering regular services to central London. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling opportunities, with access to the Chiltern Hills.

School Ratings in Chalfont St Giles

There are 68 schools in and around Chalfont St Giles. Chalfont St Giles Junior School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Chalfont St Giles

The average property price is £1.0M, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £1.2M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chalfont St Giles

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Other theft is prevalent across Chalfont St Giles, with 6 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Chalfont St Giles

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chalfont St Giles ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chalfont St Giles

Broadband availability in Chalfont St Giles includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 932 sales

Average Price £1M
£2K — £10M
Detached £1.23M 576
Semi £597K 133
Terraced £547K 125
Flat £383K 49

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

39 Primary
10 Secondary
19 Other
Chalfont St Giles Junior School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery Primary Good 0.3 miles Jordans School Primary Good 1.3 miles Chalfont St Peter Infant School Primary 1.5 miles The Chalfonts Community College Secondary Good 1.5 miles Seer Green Church of England School Primary Good 1.7 miles Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Primary Good 1.8 miles Robertswood School Primary Good 1.9 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Maltman's Green School 2.4 miles Dr Challoner's High School Secondary Outstanding 2.5 miles Coleshill Church of England Infant School Primary Good 2.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Chalfont St Giles IMD 2025

Chalfont St Giles is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
9/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
10/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
8/10
4,288 Children (0-15) 20%
12,334 Working Age 58%
5,992 Older (60+) 28%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 12.4% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Chalfont St Giles 14 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Chalfont St Giles records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Other theft is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

6 Other Theft
6 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Burglary
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Seer Green And Jordans Train Station 1.7 miles
Chalfont And Latimer Train Station 2.6 miles
Chorleywood Train Station 3 miles
Beaconsfield Train Station 3.1 miles
Amersham Train Station 3.2 miles
Denham Golf Club Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bottrells Close 0 yards Stratton Chase 0.6 miles Butlers Cross 0.9 miles Chalfont Grove 1.2 miles Chalfont Common 1.4 miles Jordans 1.4 miles Seer Green 1.8 miles Gravel Hill 1.8 miles Layters Green 1.9 miles Wilton Park 2.2 miles Chalfont St Peter 2.2 miles Heronsgate 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Buckinghamshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Chalfont St. Giles
Constituency Chesham and Amersham
Parish Chalfont St Giles
Region South East

Notable & Famous People from Chalfont St Giles 2 people

Alexandra Gilbreath
Actor
British actress
Nick Clegg
Writer
British politician and media executive (born 1967)

Streets in HP8 30 shown View all streets

Albion Crescent 2 Albion Road 1 Amersham Road 5 Aran Heights 1 Ashwells Way 1 Back Lane 3 Barrington Park Gardens 1 Birkett Way 2 Bottom House Farm Lane 4 Bottrells Lane 6 Bowler's Orchard 1 Bowstridge Lane 6 Bramble Mead 3 Brayfield Lane 1 Burton's Lane 1 Burton's Way 2 Burtons Lane 7 Captain Cook Close 1 Cherry Rise 1 Chesham Lane 1 Coke's Farm Lane 2 Coke's Lane 3 Cokes Lane 2 Cromwell Close 1 Crossleys 1 Deadhearn Lane 1 Dean Way 9 Dibden Hill 4 Dodds Lane 1 Doggetts Wood Close 1

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