Living in WD3, Three Rivers
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD3 in Three Rivers. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Three Rivers: £580,120, down 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD3
65 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £1,075,000 and a range from £307,000 to £2,850,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 HIGHFIELD WAY, WD3 7PR | semi-detached | £925,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 92 BEACON WAY, WD3 7PD | detached | £895,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 2 BUTLER HOUSE, 54 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WD3 7BT | flat-maisonette | £422,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 6 THE CEDARS RECTORY ROAD, WD3 1FF | flat-maisonette | £307,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| FLAT 3 BUTLER HOUSE, 54 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WD3 7BT | flat-maisonette | £490,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 7 HILL RISE, WD3 7NY | detached | £1,190,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Harvey Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Clement Danes School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
15 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Charlotte House Preparatory School, Royal Masonic School for Girls, York House School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near WD3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 36.9% |
| Professional occupations | 29.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 3.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
126 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Three Rivers's figures.
Common questions about WD3
What is the average house price in WD3?
The average sold price in Three Rivers is £580,120 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD3?
Prices in Three Rivers are down 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD3?
The median of 65 recorded sales around central WD3 in the last 2 years is £1,075,000, ranging from £307,000 to £2,850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD3?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD3, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD3?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD3 at risk of flooding?
Central WD3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £1,075,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 126 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD3 safe?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD3 or WD99, WD3 or WD18, WD3 or WD17.
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