Claydon Lane is in Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and in Buckinghamshire district. SL9 8JU is located in the Chalfont St Peter 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 Claydon Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL9 8NS, SL9 8LB, SL9 8LE, SL9 8JX, SL9 8NT, SL9 8LA, SL9 8JZ, SL9 8NR, SL9 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL9 8JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 SL9 8JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 21% | 23.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 68.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 67.1% | 63.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SL9 8JU this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 70.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57% | 70.6% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 36.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 89.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 90.3% | 90.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claydon Lane was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% higher than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Claydon Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 749th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensleeves Claydon Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-11-11 | £1,006,841 |
| Crana Claydon Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2022-04-29 | £1,541,414 |
| Sparrows Claydon Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-04-27 | £1,410,785 |
| Crana Claydon Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,430,000 | 2016-06-28 | £1,721,520 |
| Crana Claydon Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2014-02-14 | £1,391,293 |
SL9 8JU 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerrards Cross CofE School Moreland Drive , SL9 8BD | 4out of 4 | 2,314 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 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 1,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club | Chalfont Park, Chalfont St. Peter | 377 yd | |
| Chalfont Park Sports Club | Chalfont Park Sports Association, Chalfont St Peter Bypass | 378 yd | |
| Kolly Coffee | Spaces, 1 Chalfont Park | 622 yd | |
| Madeira Coffee Bar | 9 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 914 yd | |
| Delhi Spice | 3 - 4 Buckingham Parade, Market Place | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Oaks | Austenwood Lane, Chalfont St Peter | 365 yd | |
| The White Hart | White Hart Public House, 30 High Street | 934 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, High Street | 1,022 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Gold Hill West, Chalfont St Peter | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden River Takeaway | 41 Lower Road, Chalfont St. Peter | 747 yd | |
| Flames and Fries | 21 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 914 yd | |
| Mr Crusty | 26 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 934 yd | |
| Milkshakes UK | 44 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 1,012 yd | |
| Tzz Peri Peri | 16 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 43 - 49 St Peters Court, High Street | 968 yd | |
| Co-op | Bishops House, Market Place | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT PARK | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club CHALFONT PARK | golf | 378 yd |
| Thorpe House School OVAL WAY | swimming pool | 599 yd |
| St Marys School 92-94 92-94 PACKHORSE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Holy Cross Convent School (Closed) Grange Grange Gold Hill East | grass pitches, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Lawn Tennis Club BULL LANE | tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Priory Road Priory Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Maltmans Green School MALTMANS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| Gold Hill Common Gold Hill North | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.