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Area guide · Three Rivers

Living in Chorleywood

A snapshot of life in Chorleywood, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chorleywood is a village in Three Rivers, East of England with a population of 12,632. The average house price is £865,379 and the overall crime rate is 52.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chorleywood ranks

Population

12,632

Avg House Price

£865,379

Crime Rate

52.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

443 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£36,186.2

Median Age

41.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chorleywood's detached homes (£1,145,435) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£355,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chorleywood prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£780,488 → £865,379).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£1,145,435£975,00053
Semi-Detached£834,703£805,00018
Terraced£562,500£540,0004
Flat£355,750£350,00024

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chorleywood is 52.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chorleywood: violent crime (40% 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
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Chorleywood Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Clement Danes SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
The Russell SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Chorleywood averages 443 Mbps — 343% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chorleywood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.6
% Rated C or Above63.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,143

Demographics & Economy

Population12,632
Median Age41.1
Median Household Income£36,186.2
Employment Rate62.1%
Owner Occupied63.1%
Degree-Level Qualified40.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chorleywood?
The average house price in Chorleywood is £865,379 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chorleywood?
The most affordable entry point in Chorleywood is a flat, with an average price of £355,750.
Is Chorleywood a safe place to live?
Chorleywood has a recorded crime rate of 52.2 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 Chorleywood?
Chorleywood has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Chorleywood?
Average broadband download speeds in Chorleywood are around 443 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.5% of premises.
How big is Chorleywood?
Chorleywood is a settlement in Three Rivers with a population of approximately 12,632.

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