Scots Hill Close is in Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 3AF is located in the Dickinsons 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 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 3TR, WD3 3FA, WD3 3FB, WD3 3AE, WD3 3FE, WD3 3AD, WD3 3FF, WD3 3AP, WD3 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD3 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.4% | 26.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 40.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 46.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 21.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.1% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 39.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 84.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.5% | 86.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 86.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scots Hill Close was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% higher than the Dickinsons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scots Hill Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dickinsons and the 81st highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2025-03-21 | £868,618 |
| 8 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-10-06 | £783,947 |
| 4 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £733,000 | 2021-09-09 | £770,232 |
| 6 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2019-11-29 | £774,901 |
| 5 Scots Hill Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-07-26 | £747,914 |
WD3 3AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvey Road Primary School Harvey Road , Croxley Green WD3 3BN | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorke Mead Primary School Dulwich Way , Croxley Green WD3 3PX | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School Malvern Way , Croxley Green WD3 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Green Junior School Lincoln Drive , Croxley Green WD3 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,310 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Kitchen | 2 New Parade, The Green | 295 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Rickmansworth | Scotsbridge Mill, Park Road | 428 yd | |
| The Artichoke | The Artichoke Public House, The Green | 483 yd | |
| Crazy Goat | 141 New Road, Croxley Green | 735 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses Public House, The Green | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman Public House | Scots Hill, Croxley Green | 232 yd | |
| Rickmansworth Sports Club | Park Road, Rickmansworth | 633 yd | |
| Croxley Guild Of Sport & Social Club | Croxley Guild Of Sport And Social Club, The Green | 658 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 216 New Road | 1,017 yd | |
| The Red House | The Red House Public House, Watford Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Pizza (Croxley) Ltd | 1 The Green, Croxley Green | 276 yd | |
| Paya Chinese | 1 The Green, Croxley Green | 276 yd | |
| Croxley Sandwich Bar | 3A The Green, Croxley Green | 276 yd | |
| SUNNY EXPRESS | 190 New Road, Croxley Green | 871 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 156 Watford Road, Croxley Green | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 146 New Road, Croxley Green | 820 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 167 - 169 New Road, Croxley Green | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth School SCOTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 142 yd |
| Scotsbridge Playing Fields Scotsbridge Pavilion Scotsbridge Pavilion Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Harvey Road School HARVEY ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Rickmansworth Sports Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Croxley Guild Of Sport And Social Club THE GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| The Wellness Centre (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Saint Joan Of Arc Catholic School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Yorke Mead Primary School DULWICH WAY | grass pitches | 890 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.