Winchester Way is in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 3QE is located in the Durrants 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 Winchester Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 3QF, WD3 3PE, WD3 3QD, WD3 3PF, WD3 3QH, WD3 3QB, WD3 3LN, WD3 3LW, WD3 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD3 3QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 22% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 59.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 46.8% | 53.5% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 14.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 35.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 81.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.3% | 87.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 88.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Way was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Dickinsons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dickinsons and the 13th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Winchester Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-21 | £602,492 |
| 19 Winchester Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-05 | £569,504 |
| 35 Winchester Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2025-02-07 | £619,371 |
| 31 Winchester Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-01 | £610,672 |
| 45 Winchester Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-08-30 | £607,700 |
WD3 3QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3QE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School Malvern Way , Croxley Green WD3 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorke Mead Primary School Dulwich Way , Croxley Green WD3 3PX | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Green Junior School Lincoln Drive , Croxley Green WD3 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvey Road Primary School Harvey Road , Croxley Green WD3 3BN | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot Road Primary School Ascot Road , WD18 8AD | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 2,371 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 | 3,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew Lunch @ Croxley Green Baptist Church | Croxley Green Baptist Church, 225 Baldwins Lane | 181 yd | |
| Rainbow Cottage Catering | 473 yd | ||
| Standard Tandoori Restaurant | 208A Watford Road, Croxley Green | 572 yd | |
| Crazy Goat | 141 New Road, Croxley Green | 613 yd | |
| Perch & Co Ltd | 136 Watford Road, Croxley Green | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 216 New Road | 500 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 161 - 163 Watford Road, Croxley Green | 586 yd | |
| The Red House | The Red House Public House, Watford Road | 589 yd | |
| Croxley Guild Of Sport & Social Club | Croxley Guild Of Sport And Social Club, The Green | 853 yd | |
| The Harvester | Harvester, Watford Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Plaice Takeaway | 309 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green | 450 yd | |
| SUNNY EXPRESS | 190 New Road, Croxley Green | 523 yd | |
| Croxley Express Bbq | 202A Watford Road, Croxley Green | 572 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 156 Watford Road, Croxley Green | 622 yd | |
| Seaworld Fish & Chip Takeaway | 152 Watford Road, Croxley Green | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 167 - 169 New Road, Croxley Green | 486 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 146 New Road, Croxley Green | 547 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 1 Winton Approach, Croxley Green | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Way Playing Fields BARTON WAY RECREATION GROUND BARTON WAY RECREATION GROUND BARTON WAY | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Baldwins Lane Playing Fields BALDWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Yorke Mead Primary School DULWICH WAY | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| The Wellness Centre (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| March Durrants Sports And Social Club (Closed) Lincoln Way | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Little Green Junior School LINCOLN DRIVE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Croxley Guild Of Sport And Social Club THE GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Harvey Road School HARVEY ROAD | grass pitches | 926 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 | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.