Postcode report
Is WD3 1QN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WD3 1QN: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD3 1QN is a postcode in Rickmansworth Town, Three Rivers, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD3 1QN, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD3 1QN are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD3 1QN is based on Three Rivers 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,298 residents, 604 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WD3 1QN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £595k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD3 1QN can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 7 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD3 1QN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD3 1QN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD3 1QN
Is WD3 1QN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD3 1QN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD3 1QN?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD3 1QN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WD3 1QN?
LocaleIQ matched WD3 1QN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD3 1QN?
The latest median sold price is £595k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD3 1QN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.