Martin Way
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £250,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Martin Way is located in North Hertfordshire, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 54% of reported crimes. 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 220m away. The median property price is £250,000, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 300m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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 | 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 Martin Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Studio Core 922m · 12 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1026m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1076m · 13 min walk
- Rfrm Pilates 1089m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Nevells Road Health Centre 1021m · 13 min walk
- Trichologist Solutions 1162m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Wilbury Recreation Ground 283m · 4 min walk
- Broadway Gardens 856m · 11 min walk
- Norton Common 1428m · 18 min walk
- Greencare @ Norton 1586m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Fearnhill School 301m · 4 min walk
- Wilbury Junior School 741m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 775m · 10 min walk
- The Highfield School 892m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Suffolk Road — North Hertfordshire50
- Wheatfield Crescent — North Hertfordshire50
- Swinburne Close — North Hertfordshire49
- Kipling Road — North Hertfordshire49
- Tennyson Close — North Hertfordshire49
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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