WD3 7NJ is a sought-after residential area on Shepherds Way, 0.4km from Rickmansworth in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 7NJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 7NJ are sourced from Output Area E00121131 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS WAY, WD3 7NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WAY, WD3 7NJ.
374
46
£ 60,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 7NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WD3 7NJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 7NJ. The average age is 46.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,000,999
3 sales · Mean £ 1,040,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 7NJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Reach Free School
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Shepherd Primary
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
- K B R0.7 km
- Naked Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Rasal Takeaway0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- A - Z Convenience0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- With Cake Love1.0 km
- BP Oil UK Limited1.0 km
- More Than Beans0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds0.7 km
- Wishful Drinking0.7 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
- The Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Katie's Station Cafe0.6 km
- Lunch Club0.6 km
- Maurizios1.0 km
- The Shish Meze Bar0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tall Tress0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth0.6 km
- Chorleywood2.9 km
- Watford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.4 km
- The Halfway House PH0.4 km
- The Halfway House PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD37NJ · Data under Open Government Licence