Is WD3 4AW a safe place to live?

Yes, WD3 4AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WD3 4AW?

The population for the WD3 4AW area is approximately 493 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

WD3 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD3 4AW.

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Population

493

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 70,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 4AW 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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5/10

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8/10

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10/10

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5/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

WD3 4AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD3 4AW is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Loudwater in Rickmansworth. Administratively it sits within Rickmansworth Town ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 4AW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00121118 (shared with 24 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 4AW. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%

Asian / British Asian21.1%

Black / African / Caribbean2.9%

Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

WD3 4AW has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Yorke Mead Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km

Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good205 pupils1.5 km

Rickmansworth School

Good1450 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Rickmansworth1.8 km
Chorleywood3.4 km
Watford5.1 km