WD3 4DB is a sought-after residential area on Arnett Close, 0.9km from Mill End 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 4DB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £802k. 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 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00121125 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARNETT CLOSE, WD3 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNETT CLOSE, WD3 4DB.
344
44
£ 60,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 4DB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD3 4DB's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £802k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £802k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 4DB. The average age is 43.6. 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
£ 802,500
2 sales · Mean £ 802,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 4DB has low crime rates — 13 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
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Reach Free School
St John Catholic Primary School
Shepherd Primary
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- With Cake Love0.7 km
- More Than Beans0.4 km
- Sparks Supermarket0.9 km
- A - Z Convenience0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Club0.9 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Green Island Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- K B R0.4 km
- Naked Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Rasal Takeaway0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Chorleywood Working Mens Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth1.4 km
- Chorleywood2.1 km
- Chalfont & Latimer5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Arnett Hills School0.2 km
- The Bucklands0.2 km
- Arnett Way0.2 km
- Arnett Way0.2 km
- The Bucklands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD34DB · Data under Open Government Licence