WD3 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Swillett, The in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Penn & Mill End ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD3 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00121043 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD3 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD3 5BU.
283
50
£ 52,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 5BU 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
WD3 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 5BU. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 5BU has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Chorleywood Primary School
The Russell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Oh So Bonnie0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- RVS Chorleywood Lunch Club0.5 km
- Herons Med Kitchen0.5 km
- The Stag0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorleywood1.3 km
- Rickmansworth3.6 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Little Hill0.2 km
- Little Hill0.2 km
- The Stag PH0.3 km
- The Stag PH0.3 km
- Stockport Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD35BU · Data under Open Government Licence