HP8 4BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Horn Hill in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Penn & Mill End ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HP8 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00121043 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP8 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP8 4BT.
283
50
£ 52,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP8 4BT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HP8 4BT — age 50, 94% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP8 4BT. The average age is 49.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
HP8 4BT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Nathan's Farm0.1 km
- Chiltern Open Air Museum0.4 km
- Rowan Cafe0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Friends Centre0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorleywood2.6 km
- Chalfont & Latimer4.3 km
- Rickmansworth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- University Campus0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP84BT · Data under Open Government Licence