The Drive is in Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 4DU is located in the Chorleywood North & Sarratt 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 The Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 4DY, WD3 4DZ, WD3 4DT, WD3 4EE, WD3 4GZ, WD3 4EP, WD3 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 51.6% | 55.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 44.9% | -3.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WD3 4DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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 | 23.8% | 21.4% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 68.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 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 (93.2%) 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 | 55.7% | 60.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around WD3 4DU this area, 6.5% 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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 60.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 15% | 28.7% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 25.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74% | 51.9% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 82.5% | 77.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 77.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 0.5% | -14.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2024-08-09 | £1,874,293 |
| 90 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,830,000 | 2024-07-02 | £1,854,030 |
| 80 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-03-28 | £1,048,067 |
| 98 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £3,200,000 | 2024-03-15 | £3,353,814 |
| 94 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-06-04 | £1,585,539 |
WD3 4DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4DU 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School Park Road , WD3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 94 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 4,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie's Station Cafe | Cafeteria, Rickmansworth L T E Station | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health At Rms RICKMANSWORTH PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 985 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 | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.