The Farthings
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £316,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£316,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Farthings is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (38 incidents in 12 months). 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 187m away. The median property price is £316,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 406m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.
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: warm
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 The Farthings, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 889m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 923m · 12 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 934m · 12 min walk
- Physique Gym 946m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1113m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Northridge Park 629m · 8 min walk
- Blackbirds Moor 884m · 11 min walk
- Station Moor 1010m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Boxmoor Primary School 407m · 5 min walk
- The Collett School 525m · 7 min walk
- Laureate Academy 576m · 7 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 645m · 8 min walk
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 760m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cardy Road — Dacorum57
- Chaffinches Green — Dacorum54
- Longdean Park — Dacorum54
- Katrine Square — Dacorum54
- Wrensfield — Dacorum59
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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