Wheatfield
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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 (£302,500) 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
Wheatfield 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 138m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £302,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Wheatfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Mamba Boxing Gym 1365m · 17 min walk
- Physique Gym 1688m · 21 min walk
- PureGym 1839m · 23 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1855m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 1042m · 13 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1494m · 19 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1597m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Randall Park 292m · 4 min walk
- The Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden 411m · 5 min walk
- Howe Grove Wood 433m · 5 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 609m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- George Street Primary School 515m · 6 min walk
- Yewtree Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 1119m · 14 min walk
- Aycliffe Drive Primary School 1135m · 14 min walk
- The Collett School 1183m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bodwell Close — Dacorum45
- Downside — Dacorum45
- Clarendon Close — Dacorum45
- Hasedines Road — Dacorum45
- Sandmere Close — 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.