Berry Lane is in Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 4BY is located in the Penn & Mill End 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 Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 8LB, WD3 8NB, WD3 8LA, WD3 8LD, WD3 8NA, WD3 8JZ, WD3 4DA, WD3 8LG, WD3 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.5% | 52.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 28.8% | 34.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 48.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.2% | 52.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 11.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.2% | 22.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 37.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 84.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 92% | 86% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 86.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berry Lane was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Penn & Mill End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berry Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penn & Mill End and the 14th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2002-04-17 | £597,417 |
| 69 Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2001-07-27 | £602,255 |
WD3 4BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4BY 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 933 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 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School The Common , Rickmansworth Road WD3 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 4,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane | 600 yd | |
| Lunch Club @ Mill End Baptist Church | Mill End Baptist Church, Field Way | 987 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Mill End Lunch Club, Mill End And District Community Association | 1,038 yd | |
| RVS Lunch Club | Mill End And District Community Association, Church Lane | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood Working Mens Club | The Chorleywood Club, Swannells Walk | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked Fish & Chips | 11 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 389 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 395 yd | |
| K B R | 4 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 415 yd | |
| Rasal Takeaway | 5 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 415 yd | |
| Green Island Fish & Chip Shop | 78 Church Lane, Mill End | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Tudor Place | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Leisure Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| King George V Playing Field SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches | 744 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.