Holmdale
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £297,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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: 21% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £297,500 — 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%
How Life Works Here
Holmdale is located in North Hertfordshire, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 182 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of 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 (St Paul's Church) is 186m away. The median property price is £297,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Holmdale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- TeamWorks Karting Letchworth 610m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 666m · 8 min walk
- énergie Fitness 727m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Trichologist Solutions 716m · 9 min walk
- Taymount Clinic 807m · 10 min walk
- Nevells Road Health Centre 1007m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Howard Park and Gardens 448m · 6 min walk
- Broadway Gardens 870m · 11 min walk
- Norton Common 1188m · 15 min walk
- Wilbury Recreation Ground 1606m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Garden City Academy 742m · 9 min walk
- Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy 1113m · 14 min walk
- Lordship Farm Primary School 1445m · 18 min walk
- Wilbury Junior School 1676m · 21 min walk
- Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School 1956m · 24 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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