Postcode WD3 8YL is located in a major urban area, within the Penn & Mill End ward of Three Rivers in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross is £67,241 per year. The nearest station is Rickmansworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve.
Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross is £67,241 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from WD3 8YL.
Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross near WD3 8YL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Penn & Mill End area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £792,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £445,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £286,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penn & Mill End
In the WD3 8YL postcode area, located within Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD3 8YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerry Milliken
Penn & Mill End - Elected 7 May 2026
Gagan Mohindra
South West Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.