Springwell Avenue is in Mill End, Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 8PY 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 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springwell Avenue, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 8PZ, WD3 8WE, WD3 8US, WD3 8BS, WD3 8QZ, WD3 8PW, WD3 8BP, WD3 8PU, WD3 8FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 8PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.6% | 52% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 40% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.5% | 20.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 10.4% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 30% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.4% | 86% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 91.1% | 89.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 89.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springwell Avenue was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% higher than the Chorleywood South & Maple Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springwell Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chorleywood South & Maple Cross and the 100th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-28 | £510,167 |
| 35 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-11-07 | £494,162 |
| 41 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-06-01 | £434,803 |
| 35 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2002-02-15 | £521,261 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Mill End WD3 8HD | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth Stockers Farm Road , WD3 1NY | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 3,926 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 | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 5,164 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 Waterside | 367 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth | 248 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Mill End Lunch Club, Mill End And District Community Association | 261 yd | |
| RVS Lunch Club | Mill End And District Community Association, Church Lane | 261 yd | |
| Lunch Club @ Mill End Baptist Church | Mill End Baptist Church, Field Way | 429 yd | |
| The Cafe | William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House | The Halfway House Public House, 91 Uxbridge Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island Fish & Chip Shop | 78 Church Lane, Mill End | 192 yd | |
| KFC | 145 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth | 644 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 139 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth | 644 yd | |
| Sea Master | 137 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth | 644 yd | |
| Woks Cookin | 157A Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Tudor Place | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| William Penn Leisure Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane | 925 yd | |
| Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 1,034 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.