Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

LAPRAIK GROVE, HP8 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAPRAIK GROVE, HP8 4BX.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 67,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP8 4BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HP8 4BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP8 4BX is a sought-after residential area on Lapraik Grove, 0.3km from Hillside in Chalfont St Giles. Administratively it sits within Chalfont St Giles ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

The people who live in HP8 4BX are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 35.2% 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 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00089611 (shared with 30 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 4BX. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 297,750

6 sales · Mean £ 294,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP8 4BX has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.2 km
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Chalfont St Giles Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • All Together Community Fridge0.4 km
  • Blackwells Greengrocers0.2 km
  • Warners Butchers0.2 km
  • The Olde Post House0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The White Hart1.0 km
  • Feathers0.2 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.4 km
  • Merlins Cave0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Kaya Malaysian Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Miltons Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Deli0.3 km
  • Crown Coffee0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rayu Pan Asian at The Feathers0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seer Green & Jordans3.5 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer4.3 km
  • Chorleywood4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Milton Hill0.3 km
  • Milton Hill0.3 km
  • King's Road0.4 km