Rickmansworth: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
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Rickmansworth DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Rickmansworth
The Rickmansworth rental market in Hertfordshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,697 pcm and rents up roughly 6.9% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across WD3.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Rickmansworth.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Rickmansworth.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £694 | £8,328 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,322 | £15,864 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,653 | £19,836 |
| 3-bed house | £2,116 | £25,392 |
| 4-bed house | £2,727 | £32,724 |
Featured properties in Rickmansworth
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across WD3.
Buying in Rickmansworth
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£311,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.9%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Rickmansworth face medium competition with prices around £311,000 and growth of about 1.9% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Rickmansworth
With an average property price near £311,000 and gross yields around 6.1%, Rickmansworth offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.9% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.7/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 2Family homes near schools
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Rickmansworth
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 2 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Rickmansworth | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Rickmansworth Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Rickmansworth Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Rickmansworth Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| The Rickmansworth Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
Family facilities
- Rickmansworth Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Rickmansworth
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Rickmansworth Brasserie
1.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Spice of Rickmansworth
0.9 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Bella Cucina
0.9 mi from Rickmansworth centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.9 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Tandoori
0.4 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Coffee & Co, Rickmansworth
1.2 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Socialising in Rickmansworth
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Rickmansworth
0.8 mi from Rickmansworth centre
The Railway Tavern
0.6 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Vault Bar
2.2 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Live Lounge
1.2 mi from Rickmansworth centre
The Riverside Inn
0.9 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Shopping Centre
2.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Things to do in Rickmansworth
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Rickmansworth Sports & Fitness
1.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Cricket Club
1.8 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Cinema
1.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.8 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Rickmansworth Adventure Park
2.3 mi from Rickmansworth centre
Commuting from Rickmansworth
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 27 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 16 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 21 min |
Local developments in Rickmansworth
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Rickmansworth town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near WD3
Approved
Rickmansworth retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Rickmansworth
Verified contractors covering WD3 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Rickmansworth
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Rickmansworth
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Rickmansworth must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hertfordshire.
More local data for Rickmansworth
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