Curtis Close is in Mill End, Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 8QA 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 Curtis Close, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 8QF, WD3 8QZ, WD3 8QB, WD3 8QN, WD3 8PX, WD3 8QW, WD3 8DL, WD3 8QE, WD3 8QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD3 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WD3 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 42.3% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 34.1% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 43.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 8QA this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 29.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 25.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.2% | 87.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.9% | 83.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curtis Close was 127.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.3% higher than the Chorleywood South & Maple Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curtis Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chorleywood South & Maple Cross and the 35th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Curtis Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2024-09-30 | £439,100 |
| 12 Curtis Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2022-05-06 | £453,062 |
| 11 Curtis Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-07-03 | £454,094 |
| 1 Curtis Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-04-01 | £444,476 |
| 26 Curtis Close, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2020-02-28 | £287,687 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 152 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 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,856 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 | 590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 4,047 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 | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 5,376 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 | 326 yd | |
| The Cafe | William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane | 471 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Mill End Lunch Club, Mill End And District Community Association | 481 yd | |
| RVS Lunch Club | Mill End And District Community Association, Church Lane | 481 yd | |
| Lunch Club @ Mill End Baptist Church | Mill End Baptist Church, Field Way | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood Working Mens Club | The Chorleywood Club, Swannells Walk | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island Fish & Chip Shop | 78 Church Lane, Mill End | 234 yd | |
| K B R | 4 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 744 yd | |
| Rasal Takeaway | 5 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 744 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 748 yd | |
| Naked Fish & Chips | 11 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Tudor Place | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| William Penn Leisure Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane | 752 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 | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.