Essex Road
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £429,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% 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: 27% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £429,950, 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Essex Road is located in Hertsmere, near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). 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 (Furzehill Road) is 223m away. The median property price is £429,950, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 490m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district. 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: 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 Essex Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 229m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 252m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Clarendon Park 127m · 2 min walk
- Aberford Park 679m · 8 min walk
- Meadow Park 698m · 9 min walk
- Maxwell Park 749m · 9 min walk
- Hartforde Road common ground 1079m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Teresa Catholic Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- Monksmead School 675m · 8 min walk
- Yavneh College 675m · 8 min walk
- Yavneh Primary School 675m · 8 min walk
- Cowley Hill School 764m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Malden Road — Hertsmere55
- Stratfield Road — Hertsmere55
- Croxdale Road — Hertsmere55
- Eldon Avenue — Hertsmere49
- Welbeck Close — Hertsmere55
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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