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Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Chalfont St Peter

A snapshot of life in Chalfont St Peter, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chalfont St Peter is a village in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 13,363. The average house price is £826,449 and the overall crime rate is 59.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chalfont St Peter ranks

Population

13,363

Avg House Price

£826,449

Crime Rate

59.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

441 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,421

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chalfont St Peter's detached homes (£1,013,038) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£415,603).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chalfont St Peter prices have risen 14% over the last 9 years (£726,495 → £826,449).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£1,013,038£880,000103
Semi-Detached£727,197£710,00033
Terraced£649,604£587,50024
Flat£415,603£360,00029

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chalfont St Peter is 59.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chalfont St Peter: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Chalfont St Peter CofE AcademyPrimaryGood
Chalfont St Peter Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Robertswood SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Chalfonts Community CollegeSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Chalfont St Peter averages 441 Mbps — 341% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chalfont St Peter homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above63%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,277

Demographics & Economy

Population13,363
Median Age43.3
Median Household Income£37,421
Employment Rate62.1%
Owner Occupied70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified41.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chalfont St Peter?
The average house price in Chalfont St Peter is £826,449 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chalfont St Peter?
The most affordable entry point in Chalfont St Peter is a flat, with an average price of £415,603.
Is Chalfont St Peter a safe place to live?
Chalfont St Peter has a recorded crime rate of 59.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Chalfont St Peter?
Average broadband download speeds in Chalfont St Peter are around 441 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.
How big is Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 13,363.

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