Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

WINDMILL DRIVE, WD3 3FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL DRIVE, WD3 3FD.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 66,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 3FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD3 3FD combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£750k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £750k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

WD3 3FD is a sought-after residential area on Windmill Drive, 0.8km from Croxley Green in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Dickinsons ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WD3 3FD is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k, up 13.3% 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 3FD are sourced from Output Area E00120961 (shared with 10 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 3FD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 745,000

9 sales · Mean £ 710,111

Terraced

£ 461,500

1 sales · Mean £ 461,500

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

WD3 3FD has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft17
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Rickmansworth School

Good1450 pupils0.3 km
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Harvey Road Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.7 km
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Yorke Mead Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School

Good1235 pupils0.9 km
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding305 pupils1.3 km
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Little Green Junior School

Good350 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • J J News1.0 km
  • A1 Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Croxley Green Stores Londis1.0 km
  • Croxley News0.1 km
  • Grocer On The Green1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Coach & Horses0.5 km
  • Rainbow Cottage Catering1.0 km
  • Bombay Kitchen0.1 km
  • Miller & Carter Rickmansworth0.4 km
  • Crazy Goat0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Corner Plaice Takeaway1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
  • SUNNY EXPRESS0.7 km
  • Yummy Pizza (Croxley) Ltd0.1 km
  • Croxley Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Sports Club0.7 km
  • The Sportsman Public House0.1 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.9 km
  • The Red House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rickmansworth1.3 km
  • Chorleywood4.3 km
  • Watford4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Sportsman PH0.1 km
  • The Sportsman PH0.1 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • Green Lane0.3 km
  • The Green0.3 km