Postcode report
SL9 0BU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Buckinghamshire
About SL9 0BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL9 0BU is a postcode in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL9 0BU, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL9 0BU are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SL9 0BU is based on Buckinghamshire 050 Census 2021. It covers 7,559 residents, 824 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SL9 0BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £879k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL9 0BU can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL9 0BU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SL9 0BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SL9 0BU
Is SL9 0BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SL9 0BU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SL9 0BU?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SL9 0BU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SL9 0BU?
LocaleIQ matched SL9 0BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL9 0BU?
The latest median sold price is £879k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL9 0BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.