St Marys Close
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St Marys Close is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 375 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), pub (2), and bar (1). The closest is Russell's Hair Care (hairdresser, 27m). The nearest transport stop is 55m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 270m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Marys Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 807m · 10 min walk
- Physique Gym 1130m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1289m · 16 min walk
- PureGym 1294m · 16 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 1568m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 470m · 6 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1411m · 18 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1520m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Charter Gardens 125m · 2 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 161m · 2 min walk
- The Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden 285m · 4 min walk
- Randall Park 515m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- George Street Primary School 271m · 3 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- The Collett School 707m · 9 min walk
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 737m · 9 min walk
- Laureate Academy 766m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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.