Sherfield Avenue is in Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 1NN is located in the Rickmansworth Town 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 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 1NL, WD3 1NR, WD3 1PA, WD3 1NP, WD3 1ND, WD3 1NT, WD3 1NJ, WD3 1NA, WD3 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 1NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 WD3 1NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 16.1% | 24.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.2% | 61.5% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 50.5% | 60.9% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 26.4% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 49.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.1% | 79% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 87.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherfield Avenue was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Moor Park & Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sherfield Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Moor Park & Eastbury and the 64th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £699,999 | 2024-10-30 | £684,153 |
| 23 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-17 | £697,192 |
| 31 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2022-04-28 | £773,070 |
| 53 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2016-09-15 | £819,856 |
| 25 Sherfield Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2016-07-18 | £737,886 |
WD3 1NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
WD3 1NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WD3 1NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth Stockers Farm Road , WD3 1NY | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School Park Road , WD3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Mill End WD3 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe In The Park | The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane | 348 yd | |
| St Marys Church Centre | Church Street, Rickmansworth | 681 yd | |
| Batchworth Park Golf Club | London Road, Rickmansworth | 700 yd | |
| Cafe@Lock81 | Cafe, Lock 81 | 782 yd | |
| Zaza L'arte Del Mangiare | 21 Church Street, Rickmansworth | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear | The White Bear Public House, Church Street | 506 yd | |
| The Feathers Public House | 34 Church Street, Rickmansworth | 850 yd | |
| Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd | Bury Lane, Rickmansworth | 851 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Ebury Road | 970 yd | |
| The Pennsylvanian | Pennsylvanian Public House, 115 - 117 High Street | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal Express | 1 Odeon Parade, High Street | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Harefield Road | 411 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 60 High Street, Rickmansworth | 1,048 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 193 - 203 High Street, Rickmansworth | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batchworth Park Golf Course LONDON ROAD | golf | 673 yd |
| Rickmansworth Golf Course CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE MOOR LANE | golf | 907 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 353.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.