WD3 3LD is a sought-after residential area on Baldwins Lane, 0.8km from Croxley Green in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Durrants ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD3 3LD is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 1.9% year-on-year. 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 3LD are sourced from Output Area E00120971 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDWINS LANE, WD3 3LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWINS LANE, WD3 3LD.
242
45
£ 58,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WD3 3LD has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 3LD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 474,500
6 sales · Mean £ 477,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 3LD has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
Yorke Mead Primary School
Little Green Junior School
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth School
Croxley Danes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lite Lunch0.4 km
- Rainbow Cottage Catering0.9 km
- Crazy Goat0.7 km
- The Artichoke0.8 km
- Bombay Kitchen1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fox & Hounds0.9 km
- The Red House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Croxley Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Paya Chinese1.0 km
- SUNNY EXPRESS0.8 km
- Yummy Pizza (Croxley) Ltd1.0 km
- The Corner Plaice Takeaway0.1 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Croxley Green Stores Londis0.1 km
- Grocer On The Green0.1 km
- The Green Stores0.7 km
- J J News0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth2.2 km
- Watford3.8 km
- Watford Junction3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Crescent0.1 km
- Owens Way0.2 km
- Owens Way0.2 km
- Dulwich Way0.3 km
- Repton Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD33LD · Data under Open Government Licence