Sandy Rise is in Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and in Buckinghamshire district. SL9 9TR 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 Sandy Rise, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL9 0AA, SL9 9TJ, SL9 9TT, SL9 0AB, SL9 0BL, SL9 9TH, SL9 9QL, SL9 0AW, SL9 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL9 9TR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 52.7% | 47.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 17% | 21.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.4% | 64.7% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 57.4% | 63.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 29% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 9TR this area, 5.7% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 55.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89% | 80.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 89.3% | 91.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 91.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 76.7% | 18.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Rise was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Chalfont St Peter average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sandy Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chalfont St Peter and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 Bluff Sandy Rise, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-04-04 | £637,466 |
| Transloi Sandy Rise, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £975,500 | 2022-01-07 | £1,016,231 |
| The Bluff Sandy Rise, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-03 | £609,889 |
| Manacott Sandy Rise, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2020-06-12 | £1,069,286 |
| Penton Sandy Rise, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2020-03-10 | £1,104,438 |
SL9 9TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9TR 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Giles Junior School Parsonage Road , HP8 4JW | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 1,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 59 - 61 St Peters Court, High Street | 183 yd | |
| The Kitchen Larder | 31 St Peters Court, High Street | 259 yd | |
| Madeira Coffee Bar | 9 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 298 yd | |
| Crumbs | 5 The Broadway, Market Place | 337 yd | |
| Delhi Spice | 3 - 4 Buckingham Parade, Market Place | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, High Street | 275 yd | |
| The White Hart | White Hart Public House, 30 High Street | 316 yd | |
| Winkers Farm Country Club | Denham Lane, Chalfont St. Peter | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshakes UK | 44 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 281 yd | |
| Flames and Fries | 21 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 298 yd | |
| Mr Crusty | 26 High Street, Chalfont St Peter | 316 yd | |
| Golden River Takeaway | 41 Lower Road, Chalfont St. Peter | 362 yd | |
| Tzz Peri Peri | 16 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 43 - 49 St Peters Court, High Street | 234 yd | |
| Co-op | Bishops House, Market Place | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | Gravel Hill, Chalfont St. Peter | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter C Of E Academy PENN ROAD | 466 yd | |
| Mill Meadow (Chalfont St Peters F.C.) CHALFONT ST PETER FOOTBALL CLUB CHALFONT ST PETER FOOTBALL CLUB GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Holy Cross Convent School (Closed) Grange Grange Gold Hill East | grass pitches, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Mill Meadow Playing Field Gravel Hill | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Robertswood School DENHAM LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Gold Hill Common Gold Hill North | grass pitches | 972 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.