WD3 1AJ is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Rickmansworth in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD3 1AJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00121106 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, WD3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WD3 1AJ.
417
40
£ 60,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 1AJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD3 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 1AJ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 266,750
6 sales · Mean £ 268,250
Terraced
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD3 1AJ is moderate at 69 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
Rickmansworth School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St John Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The White Bear0.6 km
- Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd0.2 km
- S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds0.2 km
- The Feathers Public House0.2 km
- Wishful Drinking0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Vegan All Sorts0.4 km
- Rickmansworth Waterways Trust0.5 km
- The After School Club0.2 km
- Rickmansworth Fruits And Veg0.0 km
- The Meat Like It Used To Be Co0.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Subway @ Welcome COOP1.0 km
- Mangal Express0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Katie's Station Cafe0.3 km
- Maurizios0.1 km
- Sports & Leisure Management0.9 km
- St Marys Church Centre0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tall Tress0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth0.3 km
- Chorleywood3.7 km
- Watford5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Northway (W)0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Rickmansworth Railway Station0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence