Fishers Close
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £285,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Fishers Close is located in Broxbourne, near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 194 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Brew Street (cafe, 370m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lea Road) is 159m away. The median property price is £285,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 353m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fishers Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lee Valley White Water Centre 253m · 3 min walk
- Goodman Centre 394m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Waltham Cross 1213m · 15 min walk
- Cheshunt 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Waltham Cross Playing Fields 847m · 11 min walk
- Cedars Park 1863m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery 353m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) 1041m · 13 min walk
- Greenfield Nursery School 1605m · 20 min walk
- Hurst Drive Primary School 1605m · 20 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 1670m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lea Road — Broxbourne49
- Forest Road — Broxbourne51
- River Close — Broxbourne51
- Eleanor Way — Broxbourne54
- Hedworth Avenue — Broxbourne49
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.