About Chaulden

Chaulden is a small village located in Hertfordshire, within the HP1 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of St Albans, offering a quiet rural setting with a mix of residential properties and open countryside. The village is characterised by its traditional English architecture, with many homes built from local brick and stone. A short walk from the centre leads to the Chaulden Nature Reserve, a green space popular with local residents for walking and birdwatching. The area is well-connected by road, with the A10 and M25 nearby, making it accessible for commuters. Chaulden has a community focus, with a local church and a village hall that host regular events. The surrounding landscape is gently rolling, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Hertfordshire countryside.

School Ratings in Chaulden

Chaulden is served by 89 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Chaulden

Property prices average £418K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £395K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chaulden

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Chaulden, with 111 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Chaulden

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chaulden falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chaulden

Most properties in Chaulden can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,879 sales

Average Price £418K
£500 £5.95M
Detached £712K 485
Semi £483K 562
Terraced £395K 1,506
Flat £267K 1,222

Deprivation and Employment in Chaulden IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Chaulden in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,021 Children (0-15) 19%
26,240 Working Age 63%
10,352 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.8% 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 Chaulden 542 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Chaulden is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

167 Violence & Sexual Offences
111 Anti-Social Behaviour
59 Shoplifting
48 Criminal Damage & Arson
41 Other Theft
33 Vehicle Crime
24 Drugs
18 Public Order
17 Burglary
13 Other Crime
4 Bicycle Theft
4 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Hertfordshire Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hemel Hempstead Train Station 0.6 miles
Apsley Train Station 2.1 miles
Kings Langley Train Station 3.9 miles
Chalfont And Latimer Train Station 6.1 miles
Tring Train Station 6.3 miles
Chorleywood Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Local Government

District Dacorum
County Hertfordshire
Ward Boxmoor
Constituency Hemel Hempstead
Parish Dacorum, unparished area
Region East of England