Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

HIGH STREET, WD3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

417

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 1AY 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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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WD3 1AY — age 40, 40% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WD3 1AY is a mixed residential area on High Street, 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 1AY 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. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00121106 (shared with 42 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 1AY. 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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 294,000

7 sales · Mean £ 304,571

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

Crime around WD3 1AY 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour59
Shoplifting24
Other theft14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School

Good1235 pupils0.5 km
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth

Good186 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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St John Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Rickmansworth School

Good1450 pupils1.4 km
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The Reach Free School

Good684 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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 COOP0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
restaurant

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tall Tress0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rickmansworth0.2 km
  • Chorleywood3.6 km
  • Watford5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.0 km
  • Rickmansworth Railway Station0.1 km
  • Rickmansworth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km
  • Rickmansworth Underground Station0.1 km