Arundel Close
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £494,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£494,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Arundel Close is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 550 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 122m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £494,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 383m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arundel Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 271m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 1494m · 19 min walk
- XC 1554m · 19 min walk
- The Snow Centre 1797m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 784m · 10 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 882m · 11 min walk
- Leverstock Green (Hemel Hempstead) 1124m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Reith Fields 741m · 9 min walk
- Westwick Field 1129m · 14 min walk
- Keen Fields 1468m · 18 min walk
- Bunkers Field 1943m · 24 min walk
- Belswains Playing Field 1996m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Hobletts Manor Junior School 703m · 9 min walk
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School 703m · 9 min walk
- The Adeyfield Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School 1027m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chartridge Way — Dacorum43
- Zoffany Place — Dacorum43
- Tenzing Road — Dacorum43
- Windermere Close — Dacorum44
- Micklefield Road — Dacorum43
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.