WD3 1AF is a mixed residential area on Parsonage Road, 0.3km from Rickmansworth in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, down 23.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD3 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00121106 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARSONAGE ROAD, WD3 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE ROAD, WD3 1AF.
417
40
£ 60,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WD3 1AF — age 40, 40% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 1AF. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 399,999
9 sales · Mean £ 388,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD3 1AF is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St John Catholic Primary School
Rickmansworth School
The Reach Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The White Bear0.7 km
- Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd0.3 km
- S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds0.1 km
- The Feathers Public House0.4 km
- Wishful Drinking0.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mill End Best Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
- Subway @ Welcome COOP0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Vegan All Sorts0.6 km
- Rickmansworth Waterways Trust0.7 km
- The After School Club0.4 km
- Rickmansworth Fruits And Veg0.2 km
- The Meat Like It Used To Be Co0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Katie's Station Cafe0.1 km
- Maurizios0.3 km
- St Marys Church Centre0.6 km
- The Cafe In The Park0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tall Tress0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth0.1 km
- Chorleywood3.5 km
- Watford5.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Rail Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD31AF · Data under Open Government Licence