WD3 5GY is a sought-after residential area on Launceston, 0.4km from The Swillett in Chorleywood. Administratively it sits within Chorleywood South & Maple Cross ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD3, WD3 5GY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 10 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 5GY are sourced from Output Area E00120935 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUNCESTON, WD3 5GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUNCESTON, WD3 5GY.
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£ 67,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD3 5GY 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 5GY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD3 5GY. The average age is 40.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD3 5GY has low crime rates — 10 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
Chorleywood Primary School
The Russell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Village Store0.8 km
- Durka PO Ltd0.8 km
- Stratton Bakery0.8 km
- W H Higgins Ltd0.8 km
- Oh So Bonnie0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bros Barbecues0.9 km
- Nonno's Pizza0.8 km
- Rootz0.9 km
- Sathi Dine0.8 km
- The Little Chicken0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden House0.8 km
- Mezze Mangal0.8 km
- Simmons0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Chorleywood0.9 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorleywood0.9 km
- Chalfont & Latimer3.2 km
- Rickmansworth3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shire Lane0.2 km
- Shire Lane0.2 km
- Chalfont Lane0.2 km
- Chalfont Lane0.2 km
- Bullsland Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD35GY · Data under Open Government Licence