WD3 5LW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WD3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case WD which means Watford.
Postal District. In our case WD3.
Postal Sector. In our case WD3 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.

The regional mail center for the post area WD is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the WD3 5LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is RICKMANSWORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the WD3 5LW postcode have the street address of Old Common Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WD3 5LW postcode is home to a bustling 57 residents!

It is situated within the post town of RICKMANSWORTH within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.

WD3 5LW is within the town of Chorleywood.

Looking at our data the WD3 5LW is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.

The WD3 5LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in WD3 5LW are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and end-terraced.

Most properties in WD3 5LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the WD3 5LW Postcode

WD3 5LW: Points of Interest

Rose & Crown

Rose & Crown is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Rose And Crown Public House, Old Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5LW.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for WD3 5LW

Latitude	51.6559131299
Longitude	-0.517109139924

Ordnance Survey Maps for WD3 5LW

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Weather Forecast for WD3 5LW

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	N 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	10.00%	NNW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	15.00%	E 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	E 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	17.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	47.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	43.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	11.00%	NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WD3 5LW Postcode?

Download Speeds For WD3 5LW

Average Mbps	57.000
Median Mbps	66.900
Maximum Mbps	80.000

WD3 5LW has an average download speed of 57 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,447 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

35% of postcodes (416,379) have slower broadband speeds.

65% of postcodes (766,815) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For WD3 5LW

Average Mbps	13.700
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	20.000

WD3 5LW has an average upload speed of 13.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,579 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

52% of postcodes (615,006) have slower upload speeds.

47% of postcodes (558,056) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of WD3 5LW Postcode

England Primary Schools

Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School

Address: Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4BT

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923720507

Chorleywood Primary School

Address: Chorleywood Primary School, Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5HR

Distance: 0.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923282095

The Russell School

Address: The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5RR

Distance: 0.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923284272

Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School

Address: Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School, The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5SG

Distance: 0.58 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923282647

Christ Church Church of England School

Address: Christ Church Church of England School, The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5SG

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact:

Chenies School

Address: Chenies School, Chenies, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6ER

Distance: 1.49 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923282546

Little Chalfont Primary School

Address: Little Chalfont Primary School, Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX

Distance: 1.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494762109

England Secondary Schools

St Clement Danes School

Address: St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW

Distance: 0.54 miles

School Website

Contact: 01923284169

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near WD3 5LW

WHITE HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 6 LOWER ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5LH

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

ROSEBANK DENTAL

Address: ROSEBANK, SHIRE LANE, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 5NH

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: ROSEBANK, SHIRE LANE, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5NH

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 45 BERRY LANE, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 4DE

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD

Address: 11 MOUNT VIEW, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7BA

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: :

INSPIRE DENTAL CARE

Address: 103 UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7DJ

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near WD3 5LW

RO PHARMACY

Address: 8 LOWER ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5LH

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 282142

PARADE PHARMACY

Address: 18 MAIN PARADE, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5RB

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 283449

TUDOR PHARMACY

Address: 3 TUDOR PARADE, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 4DF

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 773190

DAVE PHARMACY

Address: 9 MONEYHILL PARADE, UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7BE

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 772561

DELITE CHEMIST

Address: 4 MONEYHILL PARADE, UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7BQ

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 772347

THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE LTD

Address: MONEY HILL PARADE, 125 UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DN

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 774715

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near WD3 5LW

AW OPTICAL

Address: 47C LOWER ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5LQ

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: :

J E LANDAW OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS

Address: 5 NEW PARADE, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5NJ

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

HEATON CAFFIN

Address: 121 UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7DN

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: :

BDS EYECARE LTD

Address: 14 NIGHTINGALES CORNER, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP7 9PZ

Distance: 2.22 miles

Contact: :

PETER FORREST OPTOMETRIST

Address: 143 HIGH STREET, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1AR

Distance: 2.29 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (RICKMANSWORTH)

Address: 103 HIGH STREET, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1AN

Distance: 2.34 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near WD3 5LW

CHORLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 15 LOWER ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5EA

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 287100

WHITTON HOUSE SURGERY

Address: LOWER ROAD, CHORLEY WOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 5LB

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 283900

DR. CORP AND PARTNERS

Address: 4 CHURCH LANE, SARRAT, CROXLEY GREEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6HL

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 264444

THE COLNE PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: COLNE HOUSE, 99A UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DJ

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: :

GADE SURGERY

Address: GADE HOUSE, 99B UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7DJ

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 775291

THE COLNE PRACTICE

Address: COLNE HOUSE SURGERY, 99A UXBRIDGE ROAD, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 7DJ

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01923 776295

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Transport Links near WD3 5LW

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: WD3 5LW

Chorleywood
Chorleywood station, Station Approach, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5ND
Distance: 0.34 miles
Driving Time: 1.15 minutes
Rickmansworth
Station Approach, Station Approach, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1QY
Distance: 2.78 miles
Driving Time: 5.50 minutes
Chalfont & Latimer
Chalfont & Latimer station, Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR
Distance: 3.02 miles
Driving Time: 5.54 minutes
Amersham
Amerham station, Station Approach, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Driving Time: 10.24 minutes
Kings Langley
Kings Langley station, Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LF
Distance: 6.49 miles
Driving Time: 8.60 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near WD3 5LW

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near WD3 5LW

M25 J18

Distance: 1.14 miles

Driving Time: 2.82 minutes

M25 J17

Distance: 2.66 miles

Driving Time: 4.35 minutes

M25 J20

Distance: 5.75 miles

Driving Time: 7.30 minutes

M40 J2

Distance: 8.44 miles

Driving Time: 15.23 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the WD3 5LW Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	South West Hertfordshire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Mr Gagan Mohindra
Contact Details	Contact Mr Gagan Mohindra
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the WD3 5LW Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Three Rivers District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.

Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Three Rivers District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Three Rivers District at the following link Three Rivers District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Three Rivers District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Three Rivers District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WD3 5LW Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County Council

House Sales in WD3 5LW

Yearly House Sales for WD3 5LW
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£330,000	£330,000	£330,000	1
2011	£355,000	£1,200,000	£611,000	3
2012	£1,400,000	£450,000	£779,983	3
2014	£400,000	£375,000	£387,500	2
2015	£430,000	£435,000	£432,500	2
2017	£1,415,000	£1,415,000	£1,415,000	1
2018	£445,000	£485,000	£465,000	2
2019	£450,000	£495,000	£472,500	2
2020	£1,495,500	£1,495,500	£1,495,500	1

Postcodes near the WD3 5LW Postcode

WD3 5QY Betjeman Gardens WD3 5LL Colleyland WD3 5LN Common Road WD3 5QG Darvells Yard WD3 5QJ Homefield Road WD3 5FF Hunters View WD3 5QW Orchard Close WD3 5NA Station Approach

What Popular Supermarkets are near the WD3 5LW Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near WD3 5LW
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Homestead Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 1FX	3.52 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Waitrose
Iceland, High Street, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 1AJ	3.75 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Iceland
Tesco, Harefield Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 1LX	4.07 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Tesco
Morrisons, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AA	6.49 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Morrisons
Tesco, London Road West, AMERSHAM, HP7 0HA	6.59 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the WD3 5LW Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near WD3 5LW
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ	5.13 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to Charter Place,
25 Chequers Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1LN	7.72 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to 25 Chequers Square
St Annes Centre Food Court, Harrow, HA1 1AT	9.32 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to St Annes Centre Food Court
5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH	10.34 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to 5 Eden Place

Mcdonald's Restaurants near WD3 5LW
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 2BJ	5.23 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to McDonald's, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 2BJ
McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 6PP	5.33 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to McDonald's, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 6PP
McDonald's, Odhams Trading Estate, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RT	5.68 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to McDonald's, Odhams Trading Estate, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 7RT
McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB	5.94 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB

KFC Restaurants near WD3 5LW
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Uxbridge Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DW	1.97 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to KFC Rickmansworth - Uxbridge Road
KFC, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 4AE	5.21 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to KFC Watford - St Albans Road
KFC, The Broadway, Joel Street, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1NU	5.94 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to KFC Northwood Hills - Noel Street
KFC, Windsor Road, BEACONSFIELD, HP9 2SE	6.69 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to KFC Beaconsfield Services
KFC, Oxford Road, Denham, UXBRIDGE, UB9 4DW	6.82 miles	Directions from WD3 5LW to KFC Uxbridge - Oxford Road