Gilbertson Road
East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £599,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 66% 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: liquid market (score 90), 66% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 66% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £599,950, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Gilbertson Road is located in East Hertfordshire, near Hertford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 113 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Fairfax Road) is 239m away. The median property price is £599,950, with exceptional growth of 66% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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 Gilbertson Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 522m · 6 min walk
- Hartham Leisure Centre 924m · 12 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 927m · 12 min walk
- Nu You Pilates 1240m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bull Plain Clinic 1141m · 14 min walk
- Hertford County Hospital 1838m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hertford 1172m · 15 min walk
- Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies 1591m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Leonard's Garden 822m · 10 min walk
- Hartham Common 978m · 12 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1361m · 17 min walk
- King's Meads 1397m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Wheatcroft Primary School 552m · 7 min walk
- Abel Smith School 979m · 12 min walk
- Simon Balle All-Through School 1075m · 13 min walk
- Richard Hale School 1393m · 17 min walk
- Morgans Primary School & Nursery 1851m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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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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