WD17 or WD3?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- WD3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- WD3 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is D in WD17 and B in WD3.
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WD17
Watford
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WD3
Three Rivers
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £678,333 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.8% (Watford) | -1.2% (Three Rivers) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 192 m² | 453 m² |
| Built | 1950–1966 | 2012 onwards |
| Energy rating | D | B |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1628/yr | £2343/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 605 recorded | 126 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 9 of 10 | 10 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, WD17 or WD3?
WD3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (605 in WD17 against 126 in WD3, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is WD17 or WD3 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, WD17 sits in decile 9 of 10 and WD3 in decile 10, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in WD17 or WD3?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.