Grove Lane is in Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and in Buckinghamshire district. SL9 9JU 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 Grove Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL9 9LB, SL9 9LU, SL9 9LS, SL9 9EU, SL9 9JS, SL9 9JD, SL9 9LT, SL9 9LL, SL9 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL9 9JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 51.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44% | 48.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 26.5% | 31% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 56.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 50.7% | 57.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 9JU this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 20% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 41.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.3% | 90% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 93.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Grove Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 452nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rink Grove Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,540,000 | 2022-08-05 | £1,524,722 |
| Holmwood Grove Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2015-12-07 | £704,767 |
| Hilton Cottage Grove Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2012-05-25 | £810,978 |
| Oakley Cottage Grove Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2012-01-06 | £692,448 |
| St Anthony Grove Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2011-04-08 | £557,299 |
SL9 9JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SL9 9JU 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jordans School Puers Lane , Jordans HP9 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,060 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 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Davenies School Station Road , HP9 1AA | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | 1 Layters Avenue, Chalfont St Peter | 343 yd | |
| Raj Darbar Restaurant | Raj Darbar, 29 Market Place | 730 yd | |
| Spice | 10 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter | 834 yd | |
| The Looking Glace | 9 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter | 855 yd | |
| Crumbs | 5 The Broadway, Market Place | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmer | Gold Hill West, Chalfont St Peter | 509 yd | |
| The White Hart | White Hart Public House, 30 High Street | 984 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, High Street | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Ying House | Gold Hill North, Chalfont St. Peter | 583 yd | |
| Sunrise Fish and Chips | Gold Hill North, Chalfont St. Peter | 679 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino Pizza, 26 Market Place | 730 yd | |
| Tzz Peri Peri | 16 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter | 834 yd | |
| Mr Crusty | 26 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bishops House, Market Place | 903 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 43 - 49 St Peters Court, High Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalfont Leisure Centre NICOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| The Chalfonts Community College NARCOT LANE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Gold Hill Common Gold Hill North | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Priory Road Priory Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Holy Cross Convent School (Closed) Grange Grange Gold Hill East | grass pitches, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Chalfont St Peter C Of E Academy PENN ROAD | 819 yd | |
| Mill Meadow (Chalfont St Peters F.C.) CHALFONT ST PETER FOOTBALL CLUB CHALFONT ST PETER FOOTBALL CLUB GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Mill Meadow Playing Field Gravel Hill | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Gayhurst School Pitches Maltmans Lane | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 935 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.