Four Acres
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (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.
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%
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 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£335,000) 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
Four Acres is located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 185 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. 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 184m away. The median property price is £335,000. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 200m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 50 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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 Four Acres, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd Clubs 1573m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Southgate Health Centre 1379m · 17 min walk
- Lister Hospital 1702m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stevenage (Old Town) 661m · 8 min walk
- Stevenage (Central) 1394m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George V Playing Field 620m · 8 min walk
- Hampson Park 889m · 11 min walk
- Town Centre Gardens 940m · 12 min walk
- Bedwell Shops Park 1327m · 17 min walk
- Roman Burial Ground (Six Hills) 1598m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School 200m · 2 min walk
- Barclay Academy 339m · 4 min walk
- Fairlands Primary School 443m · 6 min walk
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy 619m · 8 min walk
- Almond Hill Junior School 670m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Longcroft Road — Stevenage49
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- Lawrence Avenue — Stevenage48
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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