Oval Way is in Gerrards Cross and in Buckinghamshire district. SL9 8QB 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 Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL9 8PD, SL9 8PZ, SL9 8JE, SL9 8NE, SL9 8JF, SL9 8ND, SL9 8NZ, SL9 8JB, SL9 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL9 8QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 50.4% | 54.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 45.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 8QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 22.5% | 18.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 61.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 14.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 59.4% | 59.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 26% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 62.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.5% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 81.7% | 76.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 76.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 1.8% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oval Way was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Oval Way has the 21st lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Willow Court, 42 Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-10-26 | £609,082 |
| 36 Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,760,000 | 2022-12-01 | £1,739,089 |
| 30A Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2020-11-12 | £1,719,799 |
| 28 Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2020-10-30 | £2,787,709 |
| 30 Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,505,000 | 2020-10-16 | £1,743,079 |
SL9 8QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerrards Cross CofE School Moreland Drive , SL9 8BD | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,247 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,966 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 | 102 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce Cafe | Gerrards Cross Tennis Club, Bull Lane | 638 yd | |
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club | Chalfont Park, Chalfont St. Peter | 652 yd | |
| Chalfont Park Sports Club | Chalfont Park Sports Association, Chalfont St Peter Bypass | 652 yd | |
| One4six Coffee | 79 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross | 776 yd | |
| Kolly Coffee | Spaces, 1 Chalfont Park | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Oaks | Austenwood Lane, Chalfont St Peter | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 2A Ethorpe Crescent, Gerrards Cross | 799 yd | |
| Bluegrass BBQ | 25C Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross | 965 yd | |
| Maliks Express Kitchen | 7 Marsham Way, Gerrards Cross | 1,019 yd | |
| @homePizza | Marsham Way, Gerrards Cross | 1,019 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Packhorse Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, 31 - 33 Station Road | 942 yd | |
| Tesco | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe House School OVAL WAY | swimming pool | 55 yd |
| St Marys School 92-94 92-94 PACKHORSE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Lawn Tennis Club BULL LANE | tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club CHALFONT PARK | golf | 653 yd |
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT PARK | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Gayhurst School BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Maltmans Green School MALTMANS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Gayhurst School Pitches Maltmans Lane | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Priory Road Priory Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 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% |
| Median download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.