Located in the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this rural, commuter belt village of Chorleywood is a hotspot for affluent families who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the inner city. Though much of the neighbourhood is made up of idyllic green space such as Chorleywood Common, it also possesses great residential areas, with tree-lined Edwardian streets and houses with large gardens and driveways. Locals enjoy the countryside community pubs like The Stag, though beyond this there are few nearby amenities. That being said, Chorleywood station, which operates on the Metropolitan line, offers locals a convenient direct route into central London, and with its proximity to the A25, the area is great for those who travel by car too.

The land under Chorleywood has been home to humans since the Paleolithic era, evidenced by the fact that the local flint supply provided material for tools found in the area. The arrival of the Romans then produced a little village with its own mill and brewery. However, historically Chorleywood is famous for two things; Quakers and bread. The former because of their flocking to the area after the promise of sanctuary in the 1600s by William Penn, who later went on to found the US state of Pennsylvania with a few of the Chorleywood locals. The bread-based fame comes from the 1960s, when the British Baking Industries Research Association developed the iconic Chorleywood bread process that is the foundation of the classic white sandwich bread.

Heronsgate was founded in 1846 by the Chartist, Feargus O’Connor under the original eponymous of title O’Connorsville – it was essentially a social experiment to produce a cooperative land society, which sadly failed but was an important stepping stone towards future social housing policy.

Though convenient for getting into London, the proximity of the M25 can get a little bit stifling, and some complain of its damage to the countryside and risks of pollution. Other problems include the aging demographic and the urbanisation spreading out of London – both of which bring distinct housing-related issues to the doorstep of the neighbourhood.

Due to the rich history of the area as well as its scenic green-hued beauty, the majority of this area is protected by conservation laws, particularly the common and station area. However, to alleviate some congestion from all the commuters heading to the station each morning the council are currently supporting the development of a cycle path to connect many of the villages. There is some discussion of housing developments, particularly bungalows for the elderly and immobile, although no concrete plans have yet been put forward.