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.
BURTONS LANE, HP8 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTONS LANE, HP8 4BL.
370
46
£ 71,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dr Challoner's High School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Khan Tandoori0.6 km
- Full Moon0.6 km
- Mangal Express0.6 km
- Seaworld Fish and Chips0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Metropolitan0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalfont & Latimer0.7 km
- Chorleywood3.1 km
- Amersham3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP84BL · Data under Open Government Licence