WD3 5 area report

Highlights

Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). WD3 5, Hertfordshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with WD3 5’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hertfordshire, WD3 5 ranks 9th cheapest of 10, 1st safest and 4th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £785,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in WD3 5 have risen 15% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 7,997 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) Across this district

About 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than WD3 5 (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 9 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 9).

Schools

• 100% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 94% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations 2024, Jul 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/wd3 5.

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Nearby areas we cover: WD3 8, HP8 4, WD3 7.