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WD3

RICKMANSWORTH

Greater London, London, England

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WD3 encompasses RICKMANSWORTH and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £763,690
1yr change ▼ 9.3%
Crime 75% below avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£763,690

▼ 9.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

166% above national avg

Crime Rate

20.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

75% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in WD3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD3 is £763,690, which is 42% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD3 cost 166.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD3 have fallen 9.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,208,785 448
Semi-detached £679,455 548
Terraced £535,622 267
Flat £334,613 316
All types £763,690 1639

5-Year Price History

£724K £743K £761K £780K £799K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 20.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD3 has a crime rate well 75% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD3 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chorleywood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Shepherd Primary Primary Good mi
The Russell School Primary Not inspected mi
Yorke Mead Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Harvey Road Primary School Primary Outstanding mi

4

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

329,185

Population

57

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD3 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD3 is collected by Hillingdon. The Band D rate is £1,760/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD3 — RICKMANSWORTH

Area Summary

WD3 (RICKMANSWORTH) offers above-average property prices (£763,690, 166% above national average), low crime (75% below national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD3 RICKMANSWORTH

What is the average house price in WD3 RICKMANSWORTH?
The average house price in WD3 (RICKMANSWORTH) is £763,690, based on 1639 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 166% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.3% over the past year.
Is WD3 RICKMANSWORTH a safe area to live?
Crime in WD3 is significantly below the national average (20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD3 RICKMANSWORTH?
The population of WD3 (RICKMANSWORTH) is approximately 329,185 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD3?
The average broadband download speed in WD3 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD3 RICKMANSWORTH?
There are 25 schools in or near WD3. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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