WD3 4DN is a sought-after residential area on Winchfield Way, 0.5km from Rickmansworth in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Chorleywood North & Sarratt ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 4DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Three Rivers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 11.2% 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 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00120933 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINCHFIELD WAY, WD3 4DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHFIELD WAY, WD3 4DN.
398
42
£ 70,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 4DN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD3 4DN combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 4DN. The average age is 42.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 4DN has low crime rates — 11 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 Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
St John Catholic Primary School
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Reach Free School
Shepherd Primary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- D A Long Newsagent1.0 km
- F L Dickins Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Hollands0.9 km
- Oasis Wholefood0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Pennsylvanian0.8 km
- Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds0.7 km
- Wishful Drinking0.7 km
- Rickmansworth Sports Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Creams Cafe0.8 km
- Hudson Place0.9 km
- Mexica Buffet Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- One Two Two Cafe/Deli0.7 km
- Rasal Brassierie Restaurant0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Mangal Express0.9 km
- Kebab Centre0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Mill End Best Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
- Subway @ Welcome COOP0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tall Tress0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rickmansworth0.6 km
- Chorleywood3.0 km
- Watford5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Royal Masonic School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD34DN · Data under Open Government Licence