Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

VALLEY ROAD, WD3 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, WD3 4DS.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 70,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD3 4DS 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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WD3 4DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.3M, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.3M 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 4DS is a sought-after residential area on Valley Road, 0.9km from Rickmansworth in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Chorleywood North & Sarratt ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WD3 4DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.3M. 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00120933 (shared with 9 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 4DS. 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

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian38.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 1,567,500

10 sales · Mean £ 1,678,500

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

WD3 4DS has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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The Reach Free School

Good684 pupils1.2 km
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St John Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School

Good1235 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good230 pupils1.4 km
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Shepherd Primary

Good247 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Katie's Station Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tall Tress0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rickmansworth0.9 km
  • Chorleywood2.7 km
  • Watford5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Masonic School0.3 km
  • Royal Masonic School0.3 km
  • Loudwater Lane0.4 km
  • Cemetery0.5 km
  • Harewood0.5 km