Townsend
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Townsend is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 153 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 47m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £250,000. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 450m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Townsend, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 1264m · 16 min walk
- Physique Gym 1587m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1744m · 22 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1750m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 933m · 12 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1515m · 19 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1620m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden 281m · 4 min walk
- Randall Park 318m · 4 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 482m · 6 min walk
- The Charter Gardens 586m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- George Street Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Yewtree Primary School 804m · 10 min walk
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 956m · 12 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 990m · 12 min walk
- The Collett School 1052m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Downside — Dacorum45
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- The Bounce — Dacorum45
- Lower Adeyfield Road — Dacorum45
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.