Mark Road
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 (£1,275,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Mark Road is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 649 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 237 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 202m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £1,275,000. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Other | Freehold | 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 Mark Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 766m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 1899m · 24 min walk
- XC 1932m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 981m · 12 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1021m · 13 min walk
- Leverstock Green (Hemel Hempstead) 1779m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Reith Fields 1061m · 13 min walk
- Keen Fields 1385m · 17 min walk
- Margaret Lloyd Park 1681m · 21 min walk
- Westwick Field 1771m · 22 min walk
- Grovehill Playing Fields 1981m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Hobletts Manor Junior School 667m · 8 min walk
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School 667m · 8 min walk
- Jupiter Primary School 871m · 11 min walk
- The Adeyfield Academy 1115m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Whitmores Wood — Dacorum45
- Windermere Close — Dacorum44
- Tewin Road — Dacorum44
- Chartridge Way — Dacorum43
- Arundel Close — Dacorum43
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.