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Sun Street

North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £310,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 99% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 99% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 99% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£310,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

47
Liveability Score
Top 74% in North HertfordshireTop 58% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 15 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Sun Street is located in North Hertfordshire, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 686 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 281 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (7), pub (3), and bakery (1). The closest is restaurant (restaurant, 10m). The nearest transport stop is 212m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £310,000, with exceptional growth of 99% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 445m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£310,000
Median Price
15
Transactions (2014–2024)
+99.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

restaurant10m (0.1 min walk)
The Snug11m (0.1 min walk)
Zizzi13m (0.2 min walk)
The Angel Vaults Inn16m (0.2 min walk)
Strada20m (0.2 min walk)
Sun Inn29m (0.4 min walk)
Deroka34m (0.4 min walk)
Plan Burrito34m (0.4 min walk)
Bosphorus45m (0.6 min walk)
La Bella Vita49m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Sun Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

ASDA bus_stop212m
St Mary's Square bus_stop302m
Hitchin Rail Station rail_station1281m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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