Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 7HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD3 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.4%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.7%	49.6%	0.9%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	33.3%	36.5%	3.2%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	48.7%	49%	0.3%	44.2%	4.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	8.8%	8%	-0.8%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.2%	4.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	47.8%	50%	2.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	38.6%	33.9%	-4.7%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	11.8%	14.3%	2.5%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 46%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.8%	12.7%	-4.1%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	9.3%	-5.7%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.8%	8.9%	0.1%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	16.2%	3.0%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	38.1%	46%	7.9%	33.8%	12.2%
Other	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.1%	3.7%	1.6%	0.7%	3.0%
Indian	0.6%	4.7%	4.1%	3.1%	1.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	1.6%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
White	92%	80.2%	-11.8%	81.4%	-1.2%
Arab	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	0.6%	1.8%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.9% 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	90%	78.9%	-11.1%	83.2%	-4.3%
European Union	3.5%	8.4%	4.9%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	7.6%	4.1%	5.6%	2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.2%	79.4%	-8.8%	83.2%	-3.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	13%	12.4%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	3.7%	2.8%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	8.8%	2.1%	-6.7%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
North Africa	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	4.5%	1.7%	2.8%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Berry Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berry Lane was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Penn & Mill End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Berry Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penn & Mill End and the 131st lowest crime rate of 277 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD3 7HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Berry Lane are based on 209 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Three Rivers.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 7HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD3 7HU

Average Price
£312,046

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£312,046

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Berry Lane

Average Price
£887,531

Semi-Detached
£688,202

Terraced
£677,675

Detached
£1,481,935

Flats/Maisonettes
£299,074

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Berry LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 St. Johns Court Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-12-16	£330,088
Flat 4 St. Johns Court Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£328,000	2021-09-28	£332,091
Flat 3 St. Johns Court Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-04-19	£360,370
Flat 3 St. Johns Court Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£295,000	2015-07-09	£333,717
Flat 6 St. Johns Court Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£186,000	2015-02-06	£224,213

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD3 7HU

Employment

WD3 7HU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Information and communication	15
Other	14
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Mill End WD3 8HD	3out of 4	23 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG	- not rated	62 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG	3out of 4	62 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ	3out of 4	354 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT	3out of 4	1,064 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB	3out of 4	1,050 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG	3out of 4	2,001 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG	- not rated	2,001 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ	4out of 4	2,882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ	- not rated	2,882 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shepherd Montessori School Penn Road , Mill End WD3 8QN	- not rated	493 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU	- not rated	1,580 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF	- not rated	1,908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Chorleywood College Dog Kennel Lane , Chorleywood WD3 5ER	- not rated	2,092 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW	- not rated	3,963 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Community Cafe	Mill End Lunch Club, Mill End And District Community Association	167 yd
RVS Lunch Club	Mill End And District Community Association, Church Lane	167 yd
Lunch Club @ Mill End Baptist Church	Mill End Baptist Church, Field Way	254 yd
The Waterside	367 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth	448 yd
Mill End Cafe	159A Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth	525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Halfway House	The Halfway House Public House, 91 Uxbridge Road		924 yd
Chorleywood Working Mens Club	The Chorleywood Club, Swannells Walk		1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Island Fish & Chip Shop	78 Church Lane, Mill End	190 yd
K B R	4 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth	521 yd
Rasal Takeaway	5 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth	521 yd
Woks Cookin	157A Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth	525 yd
Sliced - Rickmansworth	143A Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth	525 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 1, Tudor Place		487 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
William Penn Leisure Centre SHEPHERDS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	615 yd
King George V Playing Field SHEPHERDS LANE	grass pitches	650 yd
Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club MEADOW WAY	tennis courts	833 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WD3 7HU