Spring Lane
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £346,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£346,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Spring Lane is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 135 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 258m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £346,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 60 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 219m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Terraced | 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 Spring Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 1555m · 19 min walk
- Physique Gym 1730m · 22 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1756m · 22 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 1807m · 23 min walk
- PureGym 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Warners End Valley 352m · 4 min walk
- Northridge Park 549m · 7 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 889m · 11 min walk
- Fishery Moor 1754m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Micklem Primary School 219m · 3 min walk
- John F Kennedy Catholic School 543m · 7 min walk
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 602m · 8 min walk
- Laureate Academy 632m · 8 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 661m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Monarch Street — Dacorum44
- Peartree Road — Dacorum44
- Bury Green — Dacorum44
- Admiral Avenue — Dacorum44
- Hales Park Close — 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.