Benningfield Gardens
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 10% 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 90), 10% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Benningfield Gardens is located in Dacorum, near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 89 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 72m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £400,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 94 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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)
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: hot
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 Benningfield Gardens, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Berkhamsted Library 1522m · 19 min walk
- Berkhamsted 1619m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Canal Fields park 1531m · 19 min walk
- Butts Meadow 1711m · 21 min walk
- Velvet Lawn 1933m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Potten End CofE Primary School 1421m · 18 min walk
- Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery 1434m · 18 min walk
- Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School 1594m · 20 min walk
- Bridgewater Primary School 1972m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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