Keynton Close
East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £345,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 69% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 69% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 69% 5-year growth.
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%
At £345,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Keynton Close is located in East Hertfordshire, near Hertford, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 175 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% 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 (Thieves Lane) is 145m away. The median property price is £345,000, with exceptional growth of 69% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 79m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Based on 8 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 Keynton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hartham Leisure Centre 1925m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hertford County Hospital 1258m · 16 min walk
- Bull Plain Clinic 1872m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Willowmead 1326m · 17 min walk
- Panshanger Park 1734m · 22 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1823m · 23 min walk
- Waterford Heath 1946m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School 79m · 1 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 755m · 9 min walk
- Mill Mead Primary Academy 1439m · 18 min walk
- Bengeo Primary School 1573m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hawthorn Close — East Hertfordshire50
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- Holly Croft — East Hertfordshire49
- Hutton Close — East Hertfordshire52
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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