WD3 1AD is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Rickmansworth in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD3 1AD offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WD3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00121106 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD3 1AD.
417
40
£ 60,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 1AD 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 1AD — age 40, 40% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 1AD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD3 1AD is moderate at 62 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
Rickmansworth School
St John Catholic Primary 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 \& Hounds0.0 km
- The Feathers Public House0.3 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 COOP0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Vegan All Sorts0.5 km
- Rickmansworth Waterways Trust0.6 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
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Katie's Station Cafe0.2 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 Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth0.1 km
- Chorleywood3.6 km
- Watford5.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Railway Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Rail Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD31AD · Data under Open Government Licence