Ermine Close
St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). 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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ermine Close is located in St. Albans, near St Albans, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 152 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Verulam Pharmacy (pharmacy, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 130m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. 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 170m away. Overall, this street scores 49 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ermine Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre 1142m · 14 min walk
- Clarity Yoga 1449m · 18 min walk
- PureGym 1452m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Health Barn Clinic 631m · 8 min walk
- NHS Albany Lodge and St Albans Children Centre 1533m · 19 min walk
- St Albans Medical Centre 1659m · 21 min walk
- St Albans City Hospital 1932m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Stephen's Park 732m · 9 min walk
- Former Abbey View Golf Course 740m · 9 min walk
- Verulamium Park 828m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's Manor Garden 1028m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Prae Wood Primary School 170m · 2 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 840m · 10 min walk
- The Marlborough Science Academy 1181m · 15 min walk
- The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 1292m · 16 min walk
- Killigrew Primary and Nursery School 1734m · 22 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.