Byways
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £1,357,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 29% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 29% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 £1,357,500, 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
Byways 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 375m away. The median property price is £1,357,500, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Byways, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Aspire Fitness 1832m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Berkhamsted Library 1232m · 15 min walk
- Berkhamsted 1324m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Canal Fields park 1297m · 16 min walk
- Butts Meadow 1408m · 18 min walk
- Velvet Lawn 1595m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery 1097m · 14 min walk
- Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School 1287m · 16 min walk
- Potten End CofE Primary School 1630m · 20 min walk
- Ashlyns School 1720m · 22 min walk
- Bridgewater Primary School 1886m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Headlands Drive — Dacorum53
- Hunters Park — Dacorum54
- Shenstone Hill — Dacorum52
- Gravel Path — Dacorum53
- Meadway — Dacorum53
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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