The Hawthorns
East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £515,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% 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: 50% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (17/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Strong case: 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (17/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£515,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 50% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Hawthorns is located in East Hertfordshire, near Ware, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (38 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. The nearest transport stop is 91m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £515,000, with exceptional growth of 50% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
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 Hawthorns, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ware Priory Lido 1074m · 13 min walk
- The Yoga Lighthouse 1270m · 16 min walk
- Akasha Wellness 1281m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wooden Park 919m · 12 min walk
- King's Meads 1434m · 18 min walk
- Cooles Park 1512m · 19 min walk
- King George's Field 1684m · 21 min walk
- Grandma's Garden 1929m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- The Chauncy School 613m · 8 min walk
- St Catherine's Church of England Primary School 762m · 10 min walk
- Kingshill Infant School 771m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School 771m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 1447m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Blanes — East Hertfordshire51
- Amberley Green — East Hertfordshire51
- Briardale — East Hertfordshire50
- Delfcroft — East Hertfordshire53
- Gallows Way — East Hertfordshire51
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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