Albion Crescent is in Chalfont St. Giles and in Buckinghamshire district. HP8 4EU is located in the Chalfont St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Crescent, Chalfont St. Giles, HP8 4EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP8 4EY, HP8 4EX, HP8 4ET, HP8 4NZ, HP8 4ES, HP8 4JS, HP8 4EL, HP8 4LG, HP8 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP8 4EU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP8 4EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 26.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 57.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 65.9% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 25.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 41.7% | -6.9% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95% | 92.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 93.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 92.6% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Crescent was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albion Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Albion Crescent, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-29 | £570,166 |
| 5 Albion Crescent, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2021-06-29 | £980,685 |
| 24 Albion Crescent, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-28 | £740,956 |
| 30A Albion Crescent, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-02-24 | £342,785 |
| 17 Albion Crescent, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2014-12-22 | £951,620 |
HP8 4EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP8 4EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery School Lane , HP8 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Giles Junior School Parsonage Road , HP8 4JW | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jordans School Puers Lane , Jordans HP9 2TE | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seer Green Church of England School School Lane , Seer Green HP9 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalfonts Community College Narcot Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8TP | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miltons Indian Restaurant | 8 Deanway, Chalfont St. Giles | 427 yd | |
| The Deli | 4A The Green, Chalfont St Giles | 644 yd | |
| Kaya Malaysian Chinese Restaurant | 36 London Road, Chalfont St Giles | 929 yd | |
| Oakland Park Golf Club | Three Households, Chalfont St. Giles | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds | Silver Hill, Chalfont St. Giles | 382 yd | |
| Feathers | The Feathers Public House, High Street | 546 yd | |
| The White Hart | Three Households, Chalfont St. Giles | 595 yd | |
| Merlins Cave | The Green, Chalfont St Giles | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayu Pan Asian at The Feathers | The Feathers Public House, High Street | 546 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1 Three Households, Chalfont St Giles | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Stone House, 12 High Street | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Oakland Park Golf Club OAKLAND PARK GOLF CLUB CLUBHOUSE OAKLAND PARK GOLF CLUB CLUBHOUSE THREE HOUSEHOLDS | golf | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.