Northway is in Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 1QA is located in the Rickmansworth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 1QQ, WD3 1QG, WD3 1AQ, WD3 1QF, WD3 1EA, WD3 1QZ, WD3 1GY, WD3 1AR, WD3 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 1QA is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 46.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 41.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 43.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 58% | 51.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 WD3 1QA this area, 5.9% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 67.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.4% | 68.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 76.1% | 60% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 14.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 60% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 18.6% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northway was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northway has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 79th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Penn Place Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2025-07-02 | £432,027 |
| 17 Penn Place Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-11 | £234,199 |
| 19 Penn Place Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-09 | £203,858 |
| 14 Penn Place Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-24 | £396,590 |
| 22 Penn Place Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-02-18 | £322,602 |
WD3 1QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School Park Road , WD3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth Stockers Farm Road , WD3 1NY | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Mill End WD3 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 3,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | Shop, 80 High Street | 51 yd | |
| Masala Bowl | 92 High Street, Rickmansworth | 57 yd | |
| Tamarind Thai Cafe | 4 Station Road, Rickmansworth | 78 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 149 - 151 High Street, Rickmansworth | 93 yd | |
| Mexica Buffet Chinese Restaurant | 27 Station Road, Rickmansworth | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishful Drinking | 124 High Street, Rickmansworth | 131 yd | |
| The Pennsylvanian | Pennsylvanian Public House, 115 - 117 High Street | 135 yd | |
| S & J Inns Ltd At The Fox \& Hounds | Fox And Hounds Public House, 183 High Street | 159 yd | |
| The Western | 205 High Street, Rickmansworth | 273 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Ebury Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, Homestead Road | 130 yd | |
| Mangal Express | 1 Odeon Parade, High Street | 189 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Moneyhill Parade, Uxbridge Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Subway @ Welcome COOP | Subway, 5 - 6 Moneyhill Parade | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 54 - 60 High Street, Rickmansworth | 91 yd | |
| Waitrose | Homestead Road, Rickmansworth | 130 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 193 - 203 High Street, Rickmansworth | 275 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Harefield Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Coach Fitness Studio REAR OF 130 REAR OF 130 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Saint Joan Of Arc Catholic School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Rickmansworth Sports Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Scotsbridge Playing Fields Scotsbridge Pavilion Scotsbridge Pavilion Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Nuffield Health At Rms RICKMANSWORTH PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.