Caister Close
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £466,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 65% 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: 65% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 65% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£466,500) 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
Caister Close is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 227 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 303m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £466,500, with exceptional growth of 65% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 253m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: stable
Based on 8 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 Caister Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- XC 286m · 4 min walk
- The Snow Centre 329m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 381m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 724m · 9 min walk
- Physique Gym 826m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Adeyfield Library 977m · 12 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1015m · 13 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead 1139m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Reith Fields 975m · 12 min walk
- Keen Fields 1016m · 13 min walk
- Durrants Hill Park 1062m · 13 min walk
- Belswains Playing Field 1085m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Tudor Primary School 253m · 3 min walk
- Lime Walk Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Broadfield Academy 596m · 7 min walk
- The Reddings Primary School 832m · 10 min walk
- Belswains Primary School 1249m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- York Way — Dacorum46
- Mariner Way — Dacorum45
- Grange Close — Dacorum46
- Windermere Close — Dacorum44
- Mark Road — Dacorum44
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.