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WD3 4BG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Three Rivers

Low crime rate1.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourBurglaryOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend +31% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 10/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 10/10England
Median sold price£595kWD3 sample - 21 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area57.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presenceasian indian, white other, other any
Immediate area34.2%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area44.1%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area951Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area56.7%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area78.7%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area87.6%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied78.7% dominant

Owned78.7%
Private rent17.5%
Social rent3.4%

Plenty of well-rated schools 6 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Family Swimming Fri 09:00All ages · William Penn Leisure Centre · 1.4 km
Swimming
Family Swimming Sun 10:30All ages · William Penn Leisure Centre · 1.4 km
Swimming
Family Swimming Sun 11:30All ages · William Penn Leisure Centre · 1.4 km
Swimming

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks9street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About WD3 4BG: area rating, property, schools and local change

WD3 4BG is a postcode in Dickinsons, 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 4BG, then scores the surrounding small area 85/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WD3 4BG 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 4BG is based on Three Rivers 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,182 residents, 951 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 3% 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 4BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £595k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WD3 4BG can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD3 4BG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around WD3 4BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records 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 4BG

Is WD3 4BG a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 85/100 (top 1% 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 4BG?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near WD3 4BG?

6 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 4BG?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for WD3 4BG?

LocaleIQ matched WD3 4BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in WD3 4BG?

The latest median sold price is £595k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around WD3 4BG?

LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.