WD3 3UB is a sought-after residential area on Cherwell Close, 0.5km from Croxley Green in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Dickinsons ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 3UB offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 3UB are sourced from Output Area E00120955 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERWELL CLOSE, WD3 3UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERWELL CLOSE, WD3 3UB.
315
45
£ 66,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 3UB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD3 3UB's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £230k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 3UB. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 207,500
10 sales · Mean £ 200,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 3UB has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Yorke Mead Primary School
Harvey Road Primary School
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth School
Little Green Junior School
Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Lite Lunch0.5 km
- Rainbow Cottage Catering0.6 km
- The Coach & Horses0.3 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.6 km
- Renew Lunch @ Croxley Green Baptist Church0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- J J News0.3 km
- A1 Food & Wine0.7 km
- Croxley Green Stores Londis0.3 km
- Croxley News0.7 km
- Croxley Supermarket0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Corner Plaice Takeaway0.3 km
- Croxley Express Bbq0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- SUNNY EXPRESS0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Sportsman Public House0.7 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- The Fox & Hounds0.6 km
- The Red House0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth2.0 km
- Watford3.8 km
- Watford Junction4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dulwich Way0.1 km
- Dulwich Way0.1 km
- Fuller Way0.1 km
- Owens Way0.3 km
- Fuller Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD33UB · Data under Open Government Licence