Oxfield Close
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £1,132,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 25% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 25% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 20) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,132,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Oxfield Close is located in Dacorum, near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (30 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 601m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £1,132,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 415m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
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 Oxfield Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Aspire Fitness 1003m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Berkhamsted 1058m · 13 min walk
- Berkhamsted Library 1155m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Butts Meadow 971m · 12 min walk
- Canal Fields park 1263m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Greenway Primary and Nursery School 416m · 5 min walk
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 680m · 8 min walk
- Ashlyns School 971m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School 1095m · 14 min walk
- Westfield Primary School 1392m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elizabeth II Avenue — Dacorum50
- Coppins Close — Dacorum49
- Tower Close — Dacorum49
- Red Lodge Gardens — Dacorum50
- Cecily Close — Dacorum48
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.