The Elms
East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £585,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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), 11% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£585,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Elms is located in East Hertfordshire, near Hertford, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 69m away. The median property price is £585,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
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
Detached | 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 The Elms, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nu You Pilates 442m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1027m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1506m · 19 min walk
- Hartham Leisure Centre 1657m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hertford 1739m · 22 min walk
- Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies 1941m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- King's Meads 1366m · 17 min walk
- St Leonard's Garden 1669m · 21 min walk
- Hartham Common 1748m · 22 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1883m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Wheatcroft Primary School 402m · 5 min walk
- Simon Balle All-Through School 1271m · 16 min walk
- Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School 1382m · 17 min walk
- Abel Smith School 1407m · 18 min walk
- Pinewood School 1429m · 18 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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