The Reddings
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% 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, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (33), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
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.
Prices grew 5% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Reddings 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 (Croxdale Road) is 200m away. The median property price is £300,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 The Reddings, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 391m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 729m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Aberford Park 665m · 8 min walk
- Clarendon Park 690m · 9 min walk
- Meadow Park 1059m · 13 min walk
- Brook Meadow 1094m · 14 min walk
- Thirskcliffe Nature Park 1451m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Meryfield Primary School 624m · 8 min walk
- St Teresa Catholic Primary School 943m · 12 min walk
- Cowley Hill School 964m · 12 min walk
- Woodlands Primary School 1241m · 16 min walk
- Parkside Community Primary School 1271m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Red Road — Hertsmere46
- Gables Avenue — Hertsmere47
- Lexington Close — Hertsmere52
- Chandos Road — Hertsmere53
- Chatsworth Close — Hertsmere52
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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