Balmoral Drive
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £340,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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), 25% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£340,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Balmoral Drive is located in Hertsmere, near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 389 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Morrisons Daily (convenience, 66m). The nearest transport stop is 155m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £340,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 43 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 362m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Balmoral Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1458m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1780m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tempsford Green 285m · 4 min walk
- Ripon Park 383m · 5 min walk
- King George Playing Field 420m · 5 min walk
- Maxwell Park 866m · 11 min walk
- Meadow Park 1512m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Kenilworth Primary School 363m · 4 min walk
- Monksmead School 942m · 12 min walk
- Yavneh College 942m · 12 min walk
- Yavneh Primary School 942m · 12 min walk
- Summerswood Primary School 1013m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elstree Way — Hertsmere48
- Aycliffe Road — Hertsmere45
- Buckingham Road — Hertsmere50
- Kensington Way — Hertsmere49
- Kenilworth Drive — Hertsmere51
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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