Sparrows Herne
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£445,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sparrows Herne is located in Hertsmere, near Bushey, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 157m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £445,000, though prices have fallen 33% over five years. Based on 95 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 198m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Sparrows Herne, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Dr. Vikas Acharya 1443m · 18 min walk
- Spire Bushey Hospital 1459m · 18 min walk
- Manor View Practice 1675m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hill Mead Nature Park 363m · 4 min walk
- Mary Forsdyke Gardens 501m · 6 min walk
- The Sunken Garden 839m · 10 min walk
- Bushey Rose Garden 854m · 11 min walk
- Moatfield Recreation Ground 1209m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery 199m · 2 min walk
- Ashfield Junior School 332m · 4 min walk
- Bushey Heath Primary School 796m · 10 min walk
- Little Reddings Primary School 1051m · 13 min walk
- Meadow Wood School 1128m · 14 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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