Chaulden
Dacorum 016 · 3 sub-areas · 5,016 residents
Dacorum 016 is a residential area within Dacorum, home to around 5,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,360 a month — slightly above the national average for a two-bed, but modest by the standards of the wider commuter belt. What stands out is the unusual mix: a high share of social housing sitting alongside predominantly owner-occupied streets.
Chaulden is a green, lower-density part of Dacorum — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Chaulden?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,577 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Chaulden in Dacorum
Living in Chaulden
Dacorum 016 has the feel of a settled, largely owner-occupied community — nearly two thirds of residents own their home, and the age profile is unusually even, with each of the main adult age bands accounting for roughly the same slice of the population. That stability shapes the character of the area: it's not the kind of neighbourhood in rapid transition, and that's precisely the draw for many people who live here.
On rent, it sits in a mid-range position for Dacorum. A two-bed comes in at around £1,360 a month, roughly £160 above the UK national benchmark for a two-bed, which reflects the area's position within the wider Hertfordshire commuter corridor. One-beds run closer to £1,090, while three-bedroom homes average around £1,635. Rents rose by about 3.8% in the past year — meaningful but not dramatic.
One demographic feature that genuinely distinguishes this area from many comparable Dacorum neighbourhoods is the social housing stock. Around one in four households rents from a social landlord — well above what you'd expect in a predominantly owner-occupied borough, and notably higher than the private rental share of around 11%. That creates a more mixed tenure landscape than the headline ownership figure might suggest.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — about an 18-minute walk — and connects to London in just over 44 minutes by public transport. That said, most residents drive: over half use a car to get to work, while 35% work from home. Public transport use is low at around 4%. Greenspace is genuinely close — over 93% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, with the nearest just 160 metres away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Dacorum 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with strong greenspace access — over 93% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. Crime is below the national average at around 61.5 per 1,000 residents. The trade-off is a relatively low share of top-rated schools nearby and a car-dependent layout, but for families and remote workers who value quiet and outdoor space, it works well.
- What is the rent in Dacorum 016?
- A one-bed runs around £1,090 a month, a two-bed roughly £1,360, and a three-bed around £1,635. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.8% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,408 a year on top.
- Is Dacorum 016 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The crime rate is around 61.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits at the sixth deprivation decile — broadly average nationally — and there are no particular hotspots flagged within the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Dacorum 016 to London?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.4 km away — roughly an 18-minute walk — and the rail journey to London takes around 44 minutes by public transport. Bear in mind that most residents here drive or work from home; public transport use is low at just 4.2% of commuters.
- Who lives in Dacorum 016?
- A notably mixed community in tenure terms: 63% owner-occupied, but with a social housing share of around 25% — higher than you'd expect in this part of Hertfordshire. The age profile is unusually even across all adult groups. Around 89% of residents were born in the UK, and 32% hold degree-level qualifications.
- What schools are near Dacorum 016?
- There are 38 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 26% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 7.7 km away. Families prioritising school quality should check current Ofsted reports carefully before committing to the area.
- How good is broadband in Dacorum 016?
- Exceptional. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 100% of the area, and zero connections fall below the universal service obligation. For the 35% of residents who work from home, connectivity is not a concern here.