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Rickmansworth North & Loudwater

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About

Rickmansworth North & Loudwater sits in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire and combines suburban streets with long green corridors. The Grand Union Canal and the River Colne thread through the area, and former gravel workings have become lakes and reedbeds that form part of the Colne Valley Regional Park. Stocker’s Lake, run as a wildlife reserve, offers viewing hides for waterbirds and is a regular point for local walks and birdwatching, alongside footpaths that follow the river channels.

The area includes local shops, schools and community facilities clustered around Rickmansworth town centre, with housing ranging from interwar terraces to newer developments. Rail services from Rickmansworth provide direct journeys into central London and main roads give straightforward links to neighbouring towns. Community groups use parks, allotments and the canal towpath for events and recreation, and the patchwork of waterways, tracks and small woodlands shapes everyday life more than any single landmark.

Area overview

On average Rickmansworth North & Loudwater has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater is £79,463 per year. There are 4 schools in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rickmansworth North & Loudwater is home to around 6,182 people, with a population density of about 950.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rickmansworth North & Loudwater Population
6,182
Population density
950.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.28(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-24%)
Shoplifting
5.18(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-34%)
Burglary
4.04(+45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,547
57.38%
Indian
1,253
20.27%
Other White
402
6.5%
Other Asian
163
2.64%
Other
130
2.1%
Total population: 6,182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,798
54.39%
Level 3 (A level)
703
13.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
653
12.69%
No qualifications
462
8.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
5.85%
Total 16+ residents: 5,144

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,034
42.66%
Owns with a mortgage
874
36.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
374
15.43%
Other social rented
66
2.72%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.1%
Total households: 2,424

Property prices in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £2,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rickmansworth North & Loudwater in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£1,320,000
Flats20£373,875
Semi-Detached12£724,500
Terraced2£587,500

10 years median price trend in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rickmansworth North & Loudwater.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.