Broadwater Dale
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £282,130, this is a premium entry point. Strong 85% 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: 85% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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: 85% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £282,130 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Broadwater Dale is located in North Hertfordshire, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Station Way) is 181m away. The median property price is £282,130, with exceptional growth of 85% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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 Broadwater Dale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Studio Core 404m · 5 min walk
- énergie Fitness 502m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 546m · 7 min walk
- Rfrm Pilates 602m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Nevells Road Health Centre 622m · 8 min walk
- Trichologist Solutions 670m · 8 min walk
- Taymount Clinic 1587m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Broadway Gardens 323m · 4 min walk
- Wilbury Recreation Ground 460m · 6 min walk
- Howard Park and Gardens 850m · 11 min walk
- Norton Common 1090m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Wilbury Junior School 772m · 10 min walk
- Fearnhill School 830m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 871m · 11 min walk
- The Highfield School 981m · 12 min walk
- Stonehill School 1908m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Campers Avenue — North Hertfordshire51
- Broadway — North Hertfordshire50
- Pix Road — North Hertfordshire52
- Holmdale — North Hertfordshire52
- Rushby Place — North Hertfordshire50
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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