Postcode WD3 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Rickmansworth Town ward of Three Rivers in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rickmansworth West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rickmansworth West is £77,010 per year. The nearest station is Rickmansworth, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve.
Rickmansworth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,214 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Rickmansworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rickmansworth West is £77,010 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from WD3 1BU.
Rickmansworth West near WD3 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rickmansworth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 7 | Rickmansworth | Chiltern Railways, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Rickmansworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.2 mi | Rickmansworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rickmansworth Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £580 per square foot) in Rickmansworth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £1,150,000 | £614 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £791,250 | £605 |
| Terraced | 18 | £545,000 | £702 |
| Flats | 34 | £348,500 | £522 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £760,000 | £320,000 | £687,500 | £566,000 |
| 2017 | £970,000 | £396,250 | £755,500 | £530,000 |
| 2018 | £952,500 | £365,000 | £675,000 | £522,500 |
| 2019 | £942,500 | £357,500 | £702,500 | £585,000 |
| 2020 | £875,000 | £390,000 | £735,000 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £1,057,000 | £360,000 | £755,000 | £525,000 |
| 2022 | £1,100,000 | £377,500 | £788,500 | £537,500 |
| 2023 | £1,200,000 | £311,000 | £884,500 | £570,000 |
| 2024 | £1,085,000 | £365,000 | £715,000 | £535,000 |
| 2025 | £1,096,000 | £363,000 | £815,000 | £565,000 |
| 2026 | £965,000 | £352,000 | £755,000 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £501 | £556 | £507 | £560 |
| 2017 | £576 | £539 | £531 | £632 |
| 2018 | £545 | £507 | £560 | £564 |
| 2019 | £560 | £615 | £530 | £504 |
| 2020 | £550 | £548 | £556 | £572 |
| 2021 | £626 | £506 | £553 | £546 |
| 2022 | £688 | £528 | £597 | £722 |
| 2023 | £629 | £519 | £609 | £628 |
| 2024 | £651 | £502 | £612 | £616 |
| 2025 | £664 | £514 | £600 | £663 |
| 2026 | £594 | £533 | £646 | £664 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD3 1BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 5, Walpole Buildings, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BU | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 5, Walpole Buildings, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BU | Flats | Leasehold | £176,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 13, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BX | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 85, High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1EF | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 123, High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AN | Other | Freehold | £722,500 |
In the WD3 1BU postcode area, located within Rickmansworth West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD3 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 54 - 60 High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Solomon's Hill, Three Rivers, WD3 1GY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Harefield Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1LX | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD3 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Fraser
Rickmansworth Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Gagan Mohindra
South West Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD3 1BU records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WD3 1BU in Rickmansworth Town is £540,000 (about £580 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WD3 1BU, including Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (Good), Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School (Good) and St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD3 1BU is Rickmansworth in TfL zone 7, about 355 m away, serving the Chiltern Railways and Metropolitan lines.
WD3 1BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,214 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Hertfordshire covering WD3 1BU is Gagan Mohindra (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Fraser (Conservative and Unionist Party).