Bessemer Close
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £652,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% 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 70), 31% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£652,500) 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
Bessemer Close is located in North Hertfordshire, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (46 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 204m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £652,500, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 93m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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
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 Bessemer Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ickleford Sports & Recreation Club 968m · 12 min walk
- Hitchin Swimming Centre 1287m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cadwell Playing Field 741m · 9 min walk
- Ransom's Recreation Ground 1089m · 14 min walk
- Bancroft Gardens 1309m · 16 min walk
- Butts Close 1333m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School 93m · 1 min walk
- The Priory School 323m · 4 min walk
- Strathmore Infant and Nursery School 333m · 4 min walk
- York Road Nursery School 931m · 12 min walk
- Ickleford Primary School 931m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- West Hill — North Hertfordshire57
- The Mead — North Hertfordshire56
- Chalkdell Path — North Hertfordshire54
- Priory Way — North Hertfordshire54
- Dale Close — North Hertfordshire54
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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