Collett Road
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 (£577,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £577,500 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Collett Road is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 993 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 354 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 388m away. The median property price is £577,500. Based on 10 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 352m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Collett Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 659m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 779m · 10 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 847m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 391m · 5 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1779m · 22 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1878m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friends Garden 239m · 3 min walk
- Water Gardens 385m · 5 min walk
- Flower Garden 496m · 6 min walk
- Maitland Joseph House Garden 553m · 7 min walk
- The Charter Gardens 666m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Heath Lane Nursery School 352m · 4 min walk
- South Hill Primary School 352m · 4 min walk
- The Collett School 453m · 6 min walk
- The Hemel Hempstead School 453m · 6 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 609m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Selden Hill — Dacorum46
- Cemmaes Court Road — Dacorum45
- Corner Hall — Dacorum47
- Crabtree Close — Dacorum50
- Fensom's Close — Dacorum46
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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