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Rickmansworth Town

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About

Rickmansworth Town ward sits in the eastern part of the Three Rivers district, centred on its historic High Street. The area functions as a local commercial hub with a mix of shops and services. It is bordered by the Grand Union Canal, which runs parallel to the River Colne, creating a distinct waterway character. Residential streets, featuring a range of housing from Victorian terraces to modern developments, extend from this core.

The ward includes the Aquadrome, a large lakeside leisure park created from former gravel pits, offering open green space and water activities. Rickmansworth station provides a key Metropolitan Line connection to London. Local governance is notably active, with the area containing the council offices for Three Rivers District Council, reflecting its administrative role within the wider locality.

Area overview

On average Rickmansworth Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rickmansworth Town is £79,472 per year. There are 4 schools in Rickmansworth Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rickmansworth Town is home to around 7,657 people, with a population density of about 1,179.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rickmansworth Town Population
7,657
Population density
1,179.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.07(+65%)
Shoplifting
8.75(+28%)
Other theft
8.36(+53%)
Public order
6.27(+22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,404
70.58%
Other White
681
8.89%
Indian
586
7.65%
Irish
197
2.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
127
1.66%
Total population: 7,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,327
51.96%
Level 3 (A level)
885
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
12.03%
No qualifications
664
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
6.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,244
36.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
30.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
21.07%
Other social rented
242
7.12%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.15%
Total households: 3,399

Property prices in Rickmansworth Town

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £564,000 in Rickmansworth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rickmansworth Town in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rickmansworth Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£1,125,000£7,238
Flats33£352,000£5,627
Semi-Detached20£801,250£6,504
Terraced17£550,000£7,586

10 years median price trend in Rickmansworth Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rickmansworth Town.

All postcodes in Rickmansworth Town

WD31LE

Moor Lane

WD31HG

High Street

WD31FF

Rectory Road

WD37WX

Money Hill Road

WD30DR

Rectory Lane

WD37DJ

Uxbridge Road

WD31PU

Woodcock Hill

WD37BU

Nightingale Road

WD31GR

Bury Lane

WD31ND

Harefield Road

WD31EP

High Street

WD37PN

Highfield Way

WD34BE

Goosefields

WD31FL

Parsonage Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.