Area Information for Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL

This postcode in Rickmansworth is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Penn & Mill End ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This page combines information for the address Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL, 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 Penn & Mill End
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 semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. 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 2QL.

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 2QL 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 semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 37
Semi-Detached 77
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 5
Total 123
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rickmansworth contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 50
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 22
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 0
Rent Free 0
Total 123

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 37
Two People 35
Three People 26
Four People 18
Five People 5
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 123

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Rickmansworth consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 82
Other Household 6
Total 125

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 61
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 124

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in South West Hertfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 139
Female 156
Total 295

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 15
5-9 15
10-14 20
15-19 20
20-24 19
25-29 12
30-34 11
35-39 18
40-44 16
45-49 16
50-54 23
55-59 27
60-64 16
65-69 20
70-74 24
75-79 11
80-84 4
85+ 8
Total 295

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WD3 2QL 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 86
Married 110
Separated 4
Divorced 31
Widowed 14
Total 245

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 122
Good 99
Fair 60
Bad 11
Very Bad 3
Total 295

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) 63
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 48
Other 6
Total 246

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 83% 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 245
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 21
Chinese 5
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 1
Total 293

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 260
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 295

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 260
10+ Years 34
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 295

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 2QL.

Passport(s) Held
None 52
United Kingdom 235
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
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 101
Christian 150
Buddhist 2
Hindu 14
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 2
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 296

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 89
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 56
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 9
Total 244

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 14
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 144

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 39
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 43
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 16
Full-time Student 18
Total 248

Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL 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 2QL
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 2QL. 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 2QL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Rickmansworth 1.3 miles
Chorleywood 1.4 miles
Chalfont & Latimer 3.3 miles
Denham Golf Club 3.9 miles
Denham 3.9 miles
Gerrards Cross 4 miles
Seer Green & Jordans 4.9 miles
Watford High Street 4.9 miles
Watford Junction 4.9 miles
Carpenders Park 5 miles
Bushey 5.1 miles
Amersham 5.2 miles
West Ruislip 5.3 miles
Watford North 5.6 miles
Kings Langley 5.6 miles
Hatch End 6 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 6.3 miles
Beaconsfield 6.3 miles
Headstone Lane 6.7 miles
Apsley 6.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest Tube station is Rickmansworth, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is Shepherd Primary, approximately 510 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is The Reach Free School, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Reach Free School 340 yards February 2019
    
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School 1.6 miles February 2018
    
St Clement Danes School 2 miles March 2024
    
Rickmansworth School 2.1 miles September 2023
    
Harefield School 2.4 miles June 2021
    
Croxley Danes School 3.2 miles January 2022
    
The Chalfonts Community College 3.4 miles November 2022
    
Dr Challoner's High School 3.6 miles November 2023
    
Westfield Academy 3.8 miles November 2024
Watford Grammar School for Boys 4 miles October 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is The Colne Practice, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Colne Practice 0.9 miles
Gade Surgery 0.9 miles
Whitton House Surgery 1.3 miles
Chorleywood Health Centre 1.5 miles
Harefield Practice 2.3 miles
NEW ROAD SURGERY 2.5 miles
New Road Surgery - Baldwins Lane Branch 2.6 miles
St Giles Surgery 2.9 miles
Mountwood Surgery 2.9 miles
The Misbourne Surgery 3.1 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is Berry Lane Dental Clinic, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Berry Lane Dental Clinic 0.6 miles
Rickmansworth Orthodontics 0.8 miles
Inspire Dental Care 0.9 miles
Berkeley Dental Clinic 1 mile
Deitsch Dr AE 1.4 miles
White House Dental Practice 1.5 miles
MR S POPAT 1.5 miles
Dentistry for You 2.4 miles
MR A ZAKHARIA 2.6 miles
Chartwell Dental Clinic 2.8 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is Harefield Hospital, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Rickmansworth, WD3 2QL. The nearest is Heaton Caffin Opticians, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* 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.