Cranborne Crescent
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £458,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 10% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (23), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (23), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £458,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 10% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Cranborne Crescent is located in Hertsmere, near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 47% of reported crimes. 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 (Cranborne Road) is 286m away. The median property price is £458,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 271m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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), 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: warm
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 Cranborne Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Revive Health and Fitness 748m · 9 min walk
- Next Gen Fitness 1365m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Community Peace Garden 764m · 10 min walk
- Potters Bar Memorial Gardens 838m · 10 min walk
- Rose Garden 1298m · 16 min walk
- Parkfield 1672m · 21 min walk
- Willow Way Park 1759m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Cranborne Primary School 272m · 3 min walk
- The Wroxham School 807m · 10 min walk
- Mount Grace School 1242m · 16 min walk
- Dame Alice Owen's School 1279m · 16 min walk
- Pope Paul Catholic Primary School 1316m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bornedene — Hertsmere56
- Cranborne Close — Hertsmere56
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- Oakfield Close — Hertsmere55
- Santers Lane — Hertsmere58
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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