Spencer Way
North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £65,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £65,000 with decent transport (90) and services (30). Good first step.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. 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%
Affordable at £65,000 with decent transport (90) and services (30). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Spencer Way is located in North Hertfordshire, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Spencer Way) is 67m away. The median property price is £65,000, though prices have fallen 31% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Spencer Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Letchworth Lido 591m · 7 min walk
- Rfrm Pilates 1043m · 13 min walk
- Studio Core 1217m · 15 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1237m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Nevells Road Health Centre 846m · 11 min walk
- Trichologist Solutions 1047m · 13 min walk
- Taymount Clinic 1205m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Norton Common 441m · 6 min walk
- Greencare @ Norton 718m · 9 min walk
- Howard Park and Gardens 1231m · 15 min walk
- Broadway Gardens 1387m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Stonehill School 605m · 8 min walk
- Northfields Infants and Nursery School 741m · 9 min walk
- The Grange Academy 860m · 11 min walk
- Wilbury Junior School 941m · 12 min walk
- Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School 1413m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Childwick Way — North Hertfordshire58
- The Shires — North Hertfordshire58
- Nevell's Green — North Hertfordshire59
- Bridge Road — North Hertfordshire60
- Cross Street — North Hertfordshire60
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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