Pheasant Hill is in Chalfont St. Giles and in Buckinghamshire district. HP8 4SA 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 Pheasant Hill, Chalfont St. Giles, HP8 4SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP8 4QA, HP8 4PZ, HP8 4QY, HP8 4NN, HP8 4SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP8 4SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 55.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 43.2% | 44.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 4SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 15.5% | 22.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 45.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 14.1% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 45.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 83.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pheasant Hill was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% higher than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pheasant Hill has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 537th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Pheasant Hill, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £10,000,000 | 2021-09-08 | £11,096,491 |
| The Stone House Pheasant Hill, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2001-10-19 | £4,368,814 |
HP8 4SA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP8 4SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Giles Junior School Parsonage Road , HP8 4JW | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jordans School Puers Lane , Jordans HP9 2TE | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Community College Narcot Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8TP | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Convent School Gold Hill East , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9DW | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscote School Oval Way , SL9 8PZ | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 4,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli | 4A The Green, Chalfont St Giles | 301 yd | |
| Kaya Malaysian Chinese Restaurant | 36 London Road, Chalfont St Giles | 393 yd | |
| Miltons Indian Restaurant | 8 Deanway, Chalfont St. Giles | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlins Cave | The Green, Chalfont St Giles | 290 yd | |
| Feathers | The Feathers Public House, High Street | 393 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | Silver Hill, Chalfont St. Giles | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayu Pan Asian at The Feathers | The Feathers Public House, High Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Stone House, 12 High Street | 231 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.