Is WD1 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in WD1 are higher than average, at 507 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in WD1?

The average property price in WD1 is currently around £475k.

What is the population of WD1?

The population for the WD1 area is approximately 28,964 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

WD1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD1 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

28,964

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,855 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10

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4/10

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7/10

workEmployment

8/10

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9/10

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8/10

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9/10

homeHome Ownership

3/10

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7/10

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Area Character

WD1 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £475k. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD1 is a postcode district in Three Rivers, East of England, covering 0 active and 2243 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in WD1 are around £475k, up 2.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD1 at 507 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.7%

Asian / British Asian25.0%

Black / African / Caribbean4.8%

Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4163

Anti-social behaviour3204

Shoplifting1715

Other theft1173

Public order767

school Local Schools

Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils

Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils

Central Primary School

Good428 pupils

Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils

Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils

Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils

St Meryl School

Good219 pupils