The Square
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 691% 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: 691% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 691% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £117,500, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
The Square is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 993 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 354 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (10), restaurant (3), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Greggs (fast food, 25m). The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £117,500, with exceptional growth of 691% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 485m 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 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 47m · 1 min walk
- Physique Gym 370m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 537m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 539m · 7 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 843m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 303m · 4 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1412m · 18 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1506m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Water Gardens 227m · 3 min walk
- The Charter Gardens 646m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Heath Lane Nursery School 486m · 6 min walk
- South Hill Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- The Hemel Hempstead School 568m · 7 min walk
- The Collett School 785m · 10 min walk
- George Street Primary School 842m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Half Moon Yard — Dacorum50
- Dacorum Way — Dacorum52
- Stoneycroft — Dacorum56
- Waterhouse Street — Dacorum49
- Saddlers Walk — Dacorum60
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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