Bards Corner
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £485,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£485,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bards Corner is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 61% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 172m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £485,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 193m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 5 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 Bards Corner, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 1592m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1710m · 21 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 1733m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gadebridge Park 420m · 5 min walk
- Warners End Valley 703m · 9 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 712m · 9 min walk
- Northridge Park 912m · 11 min walk
- The Halsey Field Local Wildlife Site 1021m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 193m · 2 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 326m · 4 min walk
- Laureate Academy 359m · 4 min walk
- The Collett School 484m · 6 min walk
- Micklem Primary School 635m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Laureate Way — Dacorum55
- Willow Way — Dacorum55
- Clover Way — Dacorum55
- Sleets End — Dacorum55
- Poets Chase — Dacorum56
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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