Springwell Avenue is in Mill End, Rickmansworth and in Three Rivers district. WD3 8QB 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 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD3 8DL, WD3 8QA, WD3 8QE, WD3 8QD, WD3 8EB, WD3 8ED, WD3 8QF, WD3 8QN, WD3 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD3 8QB, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2001-07-20 | £406,847 |
| 56 Springwell Avenue, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1996-01-31 | £444,348 |
| 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 | 224 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 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 1,813 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 | 544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 3,954 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 | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 5,328 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 | 245 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Mill End Lunch Club, Mill End And District Community Association | 491 yd | |
| RVS Lunch Club | Mill End And District Community Association, Church Lane | 491 yd | |
| The Cafe | William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane | 568 yd | |
| Lunch Club @ Mill End Baptist Church | Mill End Baptist Church, Field Way | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood Working Mens Club | The Chorleywood Club, Swannells Walk | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island Fish & Chip Shop | 78 Church Lane, Mill End | 309 yd | |
| K B R | 4 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 833 yd | |
| Rasal Takeaway | 5 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 833 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 838 yd | |
| Naked Fish & Chips | 11 Tudor Parade, Rickmansworth | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Tudor Place | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field SHEPHERDS LANE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| William Penn Leisure Centre SHEPHERDS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| The Reach Free School Long Lane | 698 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.