The Sycamores
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £660,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £660,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Sycamores is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 166 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Boxmoor House School) is 248m away. The median property price is £660,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 158m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Sycamores, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 1447m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1766m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fishery Moor 486m · 6 min walk
- Sheethanger Common 516m · 6 min walk
- Station Moor 764m · 10 min walk
- Further Roughdown Common SSSI 982m · 12 min walk
- Blackbirds Moor 1100m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Roman Fields Academy 158m · 2 min walk
- St Rose's Catholic Infant School 949m · 12 min walk
- Pixies Hill Primary School 1137m · 14 min walk
- Boxmoor Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
- The Hemel Hempstead School 1613m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sycamore Rise — Dacorum56
- Woodlands Avenue — Dacorum57
- Laurel Bank — Dacorum58
- Aston Close — Dacorum54
- Weymouth Street — Dacorum56
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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