Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

SCARBOROUGH DRIVE, WD3 3FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARBOROUGH DRIVE, WD3 3FW.

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Population

551

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 3FW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD3 3FW's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £797k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £797k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD3 3FW is a sought-after residential area on Scarborough Drive, 0.9km from Croxley Green in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Durrants ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WD3 3FW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £797k. 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 3FW are sourced from Output Area E00120969 (shared with 8 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 3FW. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 807,000

3 sales · Mean £ 800,666

Terraced

£ 532,000

1 sales · Mean £ 532,000

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

WD3 3FW has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Little Green Junior School

Good350 pupils0.3 km
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding305 pupils0.6 km
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Croxley Danes School

Good835 pupils0.7 km
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Yorke Mead Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Harvey Road Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils1.3 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils1.5 km
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Rickmansworth School

Good1450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • J J News0.6 km
  • Croxley Green Stores Londis0.6 km
  • Croxley Supermarket1.0 km
  • Grocer On The Green0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Lite Lunch0.4 km
  • West Herts Golf Club0.8 km
  • Rainbow Cottage Catering0.9 km
  • Cafe Amici0.7 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Harvester0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.9 km
  • The Red House1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Corner Plaice Takeaway0.6 km
  • Croxley Express Bbq0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway1.0 km
  • SUNNY EXPRESS0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rickmansworth2.8 km
  • Watford3.2 km
  • Watford Junction3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lancing Way0.3 km
  • Hastings Way0.3 km
  • Lancing Way0.3 km
  • Hastings Way0.3 km
  • Baldwins Lane0.4 km