Area Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

WD5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD5 postcode area.

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Population

11,667

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,533 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD5's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £518k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £518k. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.

home £518,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD5 is a postcode district in Three Rivers, East of England, covering 259 active and 109 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WD5 (15%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WD5 are around £518k, up 1.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD5 at 210 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 41 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 WD5 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 / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences881
Anti-social behaviour531
Vehicle crime226
Criminal damage and arson193
Shoplifting136

school Local Schools

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Abbots Langley School

Good463 pupils
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Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good439 pupils
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Breakspeare School

Outstanding97 pupils
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Bedmond Academy

Good91 pupils
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Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club
  • Abbots Langley Bowls Club
  • Abbots Langley Cricket Club
  • Bedmond Sports & Social Club
  • Manor House Sports & Social Centre
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Abbots Tandoori Restaurant
  • Aroma Kitchen
  • Henderson Hub - Elviras
  • Simmons Bakers
  • Kim Barnes
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Noor Mahal Ltd
  • Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway
  • Dolphin Fish Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Peony Garden Takeaway
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Full Moon
  • Martin Newsagents
  • Oria Bakes
  • Season Wines Ltd
  • Sherwood News
  • + 6 more