Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

BURTONS LANE, HP8 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTONS LANE, HP8 4BL.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP8 4BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP8 4BL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £2.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 70.1% year-on-year.

home £2,262,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP8 4BL is a sought-after residential area on Burtons Lane, 0.5km from Nightingales in Little Chalfont. Administratively it sits within Little Chalfont and Amersham Common ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP8, HP8 4BL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.3M, up 70.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP8 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00089621 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP8 4BL. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,850,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,491,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

HP8 4BL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Dr Challoner's High School

Outstanding1288 pupils0.8 km
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Little Chalfont Primary School

Outstanding244 pupils0.8 km
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Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy

Good184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Craft Beer Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • Filippetto's0.6 km
  • H.A McParland Chemist0.6 km
  • Haranies Food \& Wine0.6 km
  • Martins0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Efes Wine and Tapas Bar0.6 km
  • Chanak Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • KoHo0.6 km
  • Meng House0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Khan Tandoori0.6 km
  • Full Moon0.6 km
  • Mangal Express0.6 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Metropolitan0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalfont & Latimer0.7 km
  • Chorleywood3.1 km
  • Amersham3.4 km