Folly Close
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £408,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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: 13% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £408,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Folly Close is located in North Hertfordshire, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 165 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is other theft. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 279m away. The median property price is £408,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 244m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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)
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 Folly Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hitchin Swimming Centre 1647m · 21 min walk
- North Hertfordshire College Sports Centre 1663m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hitchin Priory Gardens 840m · 10 min walk
- Windmill Hill 869m · 11 min walk
- Bancroft Gardens 1433m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitehill Junior School 244m · 3 min walk
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery 657m · 8 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 1150m · 14 min walk
- St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School 1285m · 16 min walk
- Hitchin Boys' School 1377m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Latchmore Close — North Hertfordshire52
- Folly Path — North Hertfordshire52
- Eynsford Court — North Hertfordshire52
- The Maples — North Hertfordshire51
- Wilshere Crescent — North Hertfordshire52
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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