The postcode WD3 8GE is located in Three Rivers, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD3 8GE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD3 8GE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD3 8GE as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WD3 8GE is Uxbridge Road which is centered 34 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church Lane and is 143 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.31 km away at Rickmansworth Underground Station The closest railway station is Rickmansworth Rail Station, 1.33 km away.
The closest primary school to WD3 8GE (for ages 11 and under) is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Reach Free School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 28, 2019 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 110.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD3 8GE is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD3 8GE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD3 8GE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD3 8GE
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD3 8GE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 186 m |
| St John Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 359 m | |
| Shepherd Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 517 m |
| The Reach Free School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 825 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.91 km | |
| Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 2.35 km |
| Rickmansworth School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 2.68 km |
| Chorleywood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2019) | 2.69 km |
| Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.83 km | |
| Harvey Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 14, 2011) | 3.12 km |
| The Harefield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 24, 2021) | 3.31 km |
| Harefield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 3.32 km |
| Yorke Mead Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 3.4 km |
| Harefield Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 3.49 km |
| The Russell School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 28, 2017) | 3.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD3 8GE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Packers | Exempt May 14, 2019 | 3.61 km | |
| Coffee Coco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.72 km | |
| Unit 6 Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2019 | 3.84 km | |
| My Beauty And Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 3.97 km | |
| Watford Observer Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 4.29 km | |
| Best Before Project | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 4.34 km | |
| Dream Earth | Awaiting Inspection | 4.34 km | |
| Elior UK @ Nissan Training Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| HCL @ Clement Danes School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| Elior UK PLC @ Croxley Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 4.39 km | |
| BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2018 | 4.4 km | |
| Diamond Burger | Awaiting Inspection | 4.47 km | |
| Boys & Girls Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 4.53 km | |
| Tony And Maria's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 19, 2019 | 4.66 km | |
| Choice Menu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2021 | 4.67 km | |
| Country Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2019 | 4.68 km | |
| Salvatore Iannotta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 24, 2017 | 4.68 km | |
| Storm Technologies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 15, 2021 | 4.69 km | |
| Sherpa Kids England @ Ascot Road Community Free School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 4.87 km | |
| Squirrells Nurseries - Watford West | Awaiting Inspection | 4.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD3 8GE - Data from Apr 2022
| Church Lane | 143 m | |
| Whip & Collar PH | 170 m | |
| Church Lane | 203 m | |
| Whip & Collar PH | 260 m | |
| Hall Close | 296 m | |
| Rickmansworth Underground Station | 1.31 km | |
| Rickmansworth Underground Station | 1.31 km | |
| Rickmansworth Underground Station | 1.32 km | |
| Rickmansworth Rail Station | 1.33 km | |
| Chorleywood Rail Station | 2.98 km | |
| Chorleywood Rail Station | 2.98 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 28.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD3 8GE - Data from Dec 2021
| Stocker's Lake | 445 m | |
| Bury Lake | 633 m | |
| Garett Wood | 774 m | |
| High Wood | 889 m | |
| The Aquadrome | 939 m | |
| Batchworth Lake | 1.05 km | |
| Springwell Lake | 1.27 km | |
| Cooks Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Sixteen Acre Spring | 1.43 km | |
| Solomon's Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Pheasant's Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Juniper Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Ladywalk Wood | 1.62 km | |
| The Grove | 1.64 km | |
| Sandfield Spring | 1.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD3 8GE - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 110.6 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 83.1 | 12.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.63411200 |
| Longitude | -0.48993200 |
| OS Easting | 504607 |
| OS Northing | 0193891 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Hertfordshire |
| County Electorial Division | Rickmansworth West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Penn & Mill End |
| Local Authority District | Three Rivers |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000102 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rickmansworth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027559 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Three Rivers 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Three Rivers 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |