Postcode report
Is WD3 9RE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WD3 9RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD3 9RE is a postcode in Chorleywood South & Maple Cross, 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 9RE, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD3 9RE are jobs and schools and education, 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 9RE is based on Three Rivers 009 Census 2021. It covers 5,757 residents, 526 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 26% 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 3/10.
For property prices near WD3 9RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £595k from 16 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD3 9RE can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 9RE 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 9RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 9RE
Is WD3 9RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 9RE?
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 9RE?
2 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 9RE?
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 9RE?
LocaleIQ matched WD3 9RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD3 9RE?
The latest median sold price is £595k based on 16 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD3 9RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.