HP8 4DS is a sought-after residential area on Captain Cook Close, 0.5km from Hillside in Chalfont St Giles. Administratively it sits within Chalfont St Giles ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
For serious buyers, HP8 4DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k, up 9.3% 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00089617 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPTAIN COOK CLOSE, HP8 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPTAIN COOK CLOSE, HP8 4DS.
286
47
£ 67,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP8 4DS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP8 4DS combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£563k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP8 4DS. The average age is 47.1. 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
Terraced
£ 550,000
10 sales · Mean £ 532,495
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP8 4DS has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery
Jordans School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Blackwells Greengrocers0.8 km
- Warners Butchers0.8 km
- The Olde Post House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Village Chippy0.5 km
- Rayu Pan Asian at The Feathers0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The White Hart0.5 km
- Feathers0.8 km
- Fox and Hounds0.8 km
- Merlins Cave0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Miltons Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Oakland Park Golf Club0.7 km
- The Deli0.9 km
- Crown Coffee0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seer Green & Jordans2.7 km
- Gerrards Cross4.4 km
- Beaconsfield4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Way0.4 km
- Dean Way0.4 km
- Narcot Lane0.5 km
- Narcot Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP84DS · Data under Open Government Licence