Area Information for Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW

This postcode in Rickmansworth is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Rickmansworth Town ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This page combines information for the address Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WD3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 2000. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Three Rivers
Ward Rickmansworth Town
Constituency South West Hertfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rickmansworth and District), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Rickmansworth consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 70
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 15
Residence in Commercial Building 5
Total 95
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rickmansworth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 63% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 57
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 94

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 61
Two People 26
Three People 6
Four People 0
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 94

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rickmansworth consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 61
Family Household 32
Other Household 0
Total 93

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 47
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 94

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around WD3 2LW however is predominantly male (55%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 92
Female 74
Total 166

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 0
10-14 3
15-19 1
20-24 13
25-29 26
30-34 17
35-39 16
40-44 11
45-49 7
50-54 11
55-59 7
60-64 8
65-69 5
70-74 5
75-79 7
80-84 7
85+ 20
Total 167

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WD3 2LW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 81
Married 45
Separated 1
Divorced 13
Widowed 20
Total 160

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 77
Good 62
Fair 21
Bad 6
Very Bad 0
Total 166

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 77
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10
No GCSEs or Equivalent 15
Other 1
Total 159

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 84% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 140
Indian 8
Chinese 1
Other Asian 4
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 5
Arab 2
Other 7
Total 172

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 115
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 164

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 115
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 166

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WD3 2LW.

Passport(s) Held
None 10
United Kingdom 121
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 7
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 63
Christian 79
Buddhist 0
Hindu 3
Jewish 6
Muslim 3
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 12
Total 167

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 69
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 5
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 6
Retired 37
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 5
Total 158

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 25
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 95

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 41
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 5
Total 161

Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW is within the Rickmansworth and District policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near WD3 2LW
Neighbourhood Team Address Rickmansworth and District
Three Rivers House
Northway
WD3 1RL
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WD3 2LW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WD3 2LW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Rickmansworth 140 yards
Chorleywood 2.2 miles
Watford High Street 3.5 miles
Watford Junction 3.6 miles
Bushey 3.7 miles
Carpenders Park 3.8 miles
Chalfont & Latimer 4.3 miles
Watford North 4.3 miles
Denham 4.4 miles
Denham Golf Club 4.6 miles
Kings Langley 4.8 miles
Hatch End 4.9 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 5 miles
Gerrards Cross 5.1 miles
West Ruislip 5.1 miles
Headstone Lane 5.6 miles
Seer Green & Jordans 6.2 miles
Amersham 6.3 miles
Apsley 6.4 miles
South Ruislip 6.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest Tube station is Rickmansworth, approximately 170 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, approximately 570 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School 480 yards February 2018
    
Rickmansworth School 0.8 miles September 2023
    
The Reach Free School 1.5 miles February 2019
    
Croxley Danes School 1.9 miles January 2022
    
Harefield School 2.4 miles June 2021
    
St Clement Danes School 2.4 miles March 2024
    
Westfield Academy 2.4 miles November 2024
Watford Grammar School for Boys 2.6 miles October 2021
    
Watford Grammar School for Girls 3.3 miles March 2024
    
UTC Heathrow 3.8 miles February 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is The Colne Practice, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is Deitsch Dr AE, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Deitsch Dr AE 260 yards
Berkeley Dental Clinic 610 yards
Inspire Dental Care half a mile
Rickmansworth Orthodontics 0.6 miles
Berry Lane Dental Clinic 0.9 miles
MR A ZAKHARIA 1.3 miles
Chartwell Dental Clinic 1.4 miles
White House Dental Practice 2.3 miles
MR S POPAT 2.4 miles
Dentistry for You 2.6 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is Bishops Wood Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Rickmansworth, WD3 2LW. The nearest is Boots-Rickmansworth, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Boots-Rickmansworth 260 yards
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Rickmansworth 260 yards
Windsor House 350 yards
Heaton Caffin Opticians 0.6 miles
Chorleywood Eye Centre 2.3 miles
J E Landaw 2.4 miles
Harefield Opticians 2.6 miles
Lamertons 2.8 miles
J B Richards 3.2 miles
Gardener & Basson Opticians 3.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.