Maidenhead Yard
East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £198,975, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Maidenhead Yard is located in East Hertfordshire, near Hertford, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 564 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 247 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Mill Bridge Rooms (community centre, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Theatre) is 47m away. The median property price is £198,975. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Maidenhead Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 304m · 4 min walk
- Hartham Leisure Centre 472m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 783m · 10 min walk
- Nu You Pilates 1989m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bull Plain Clinic 96m · 1 min walk
- Hertford County Hospital 650m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hertford 57m · 1 min walk
- Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies 568m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Castle Grounds 163m · 2 min walk
- Hartham Common 576m · 7 min walk
- St Leonard's Garden 1137m · 14 min walk
- Willowmead 1161m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Richard Hale School 359m · 4 min walk
- Mill Mead Primary Academy 422m · 5 min walk
- Abel Smith School 430m · 5 min walk
- Simon Balle All-Through School 747m · 9 min walk
- Morgans Primary School & Nursery 968m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parliament Square — East Hertfordshire42
- The Wash — East Hertfordshire43
- Haverlock Gardens — East Hertfordshire41
- Maidenhead Street — East Hertfordshire43
- Monks Row — East Hertfordshire48
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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