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.
WINDMILL DRIVE, WD3 3FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL DRIVE, WD3 3FD.
322
40
£ 66,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 3FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rickmansworth School
Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Yorke Mead Primary School
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Little Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD33FD · Data under Open Government Licence