Riverside Drive Rickmansworth, Three Rivers
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD3), about 690 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 40414509.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Three Rivers costs £2,422 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gade And Chorleywood Health Centres, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2017 | BATCHWORTH SEA SCOUT GROUP WD3 1FS | Other | £35,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Three Rivers in 2026-27: Band D £2,422 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,615 | £1,884 | £2,153 | £2,422 | £2,961 | £3,499 | £4,037 | £4,845 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (31% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 9.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Three Rivers.
Listed buildings
- 25 AND 27, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- 29-33 Church Street, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II
- PAIR OF CHEST TOMBS WITH FLUTED CORNER PIERS ABOUT 10 METRES NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II
- THE BURY, grade II
- THE CHEQUERS RESTAURANT, grade II
- THE FEATHERS PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- THE PRIORY, grade II
- WILSON MONUMENT IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Royal British Legion, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Bridge Motors, Church Street, Rickmansworth: up to 39 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Police Station, Rectory Road, Rickmansworth: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Rickmansworth Station, Rickmansworth: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Rickmansworth Station, Rickmansworth: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Rickmansworth Library, Rickmansworth: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Rickmansworth Station Car Park, Rickmansworth: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Rickmansworth Station Car Park, Rickmansworth: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 10 November 2026 to 12 November 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 20 August 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 August 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 August 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 4 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 5 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD3 1FS | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WD3 1NB | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD3 1FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD3 1NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rickmansworth 998,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Chorleywood 494,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Watford High Street 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Rickmansworth Underground Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Rickmansworth | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillingdon Underground Station North Hillingdon | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bury Lane Car Park | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gade And Chorleywood Health Centres | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverside Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dietsch Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | UCLH Outreach: Bmi Bishops Wood Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rickmansworth Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 23 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ebury Play Area 4,230 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,380 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moor Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Batchworth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 180 m south-west |
| The Aquadrome | Lake or reservoir | 350 m south-west |
| Bury Lake | Lake or reservoir | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Juniper Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Parrot's Dell | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Three Rivers: see them on the Three Rivers page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rickmansworth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harvey Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion Club WD3 1BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | Exempt | |
| The Western WD3 1BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods WD3 1BB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Rickmansworth Conservative Club Ltd WD3 1DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Rasal Brassierie Restaurant WD3 1AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| The Fox And Hounds WD3 1AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee WD3 1AR | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Creams Cafe Rickmansworth WD3 1AR | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| D A Long Newsagent WD3 1DD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2018 |
| The Feathers Public House WD3 1DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco WD3 1LX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Greggs PLC WD3 1AP | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| The Pennsylvanian WD3 1AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett WD3 1AN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2019 |
| The Meat Like It Used To Be Co WD3 1AN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Goral Mead (7); On or near Riverside Drive (6); On or near Bury Mews (5); On or near Ebury Road (3); On or near Ebury Approach (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Creams Cafe Rickmansworth (other catering premises, WD3 1AR) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bury Meadows · Goral Mead · Ebury Road · Ebury Approach · Wensum Way · Bury Lane · High Street · A412 · Rectory Lane · Church Street · Solomon's Hill · Church Street
All the streets in WD3 and across Three Rivers.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.