Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

HIGH STREET, WD3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WD3 1AW.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 70,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 1AW 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD3 1AW's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £382k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £382k.

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

WD3 1AW is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Batchworth in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 1AW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WD3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00190262 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 1AW. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 402,500

4 sales · Mean £ 397,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WD3 1AW is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School

Good1235 pupils0.1 km
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Rickmansworth School

Good1450 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth

Good186 pupils1.2 km
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Harvey Road Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • D A Long Newsagent0.3 km
  • F L Dickins Wines Ltd0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • Hollands0.2 km
  • Oasis Wholefood0.4 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Tall Tress0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Pennsylvanian0.3 km
  • Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd0.3 km
  • S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds0.5 km
  • The Feathers Public House0.3 km
  • Wishful Drinking0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.4 km
  • Hudson Place0.3 km
  • Mexica Buffet Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • One Two Two Cafe/Deli0.5 km
  • Rasal Brassierie Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mangal Express0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rickmansworth0.5 km
  • Chorleywood4.0 km
  • Watford5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Joan of Arc School0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.3 km
  • Northway (W)0.3 km