The Fairway is in Northwood and in Three Rivers district. HA6 3DY is located in the Moor Park & Eastbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairway, Northwood, HA6 3DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 3DZ, HA6 3ED, HA6 3BS, HA6 3EB, HA6 3BP, HA6 3EA, HA6 3BT, HA6 3AX, HA6 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA6 3DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA6 3DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 19% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 71.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 51.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HA6 3DY this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 3.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 65.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 29.9% | 43% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 39.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 56.5% | 37.4% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 62.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 62.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 14% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 62.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 32.3% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 0.3% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 30.1% | 1.7% | 28.4% |
| Jewish | 7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Moor Park & Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairway has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Moor Park & Eastbury and the 138th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Fairway, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2025-08-14 | £1,723,471 |
| 36 The Fairway, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2024-02-02 | £1,147,331 |
| 30 The Fairway, Northwood, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,654,665 |
| 42 The Fairway, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2022-05-31 | £1,837,956 |
| 8 The Fairway, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,610,000 | 2022-01-28 | £1,644,784 |
HA6 3DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HA6 3DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Farm Primary School Bishops Avenue , HA6 3DG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Rickmansworth Road , HA6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Infant School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 2,771 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen's School Eastbury Road , HA6 3AS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio London Ltd @ Sandy Lodge Golf Club | Sandy Lodge Golf Club, Sandy Lodge Lane | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins School Sports Hall & Pool Moor Park Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Sandy Lodge Golf Club SANDY LODGE LANE | golf | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.