Hanger Close
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £383,000, 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
Hanger Close is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. 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 267m away. The median property price is £383,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 260m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Terraced | 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 Hanger Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 586m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 633m · 8 min walk
- Physique Gym 635m · 8 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 719m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 808m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hemel Hempstead 642m · 8 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Water Gardens 476m · 6 min walk
- Blackbirds Moor 786m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Heath Lane Nursery School 260m · 3 min walk
- South Hill Primary School 260m · 3 min walk
- The Hemel Hempstead School 325m · 4 min walk
- The Collett School 550m · 7 min walk
- Laureate Academy 658m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Finch Road — Dacorum52
- Ranworth Close — Dacorum52
- Deaconsfield Road — Dacorum52
- Oram Place — Dacorum52
- Riverside Gardens — Dacorum52
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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