Orchard Road
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £570,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 91% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 91% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (8), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 91% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£570,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 91% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Orchard Road is located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). 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 188m away. The median property price is £570,000, with exceptional growth of 91% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 452m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Orchard Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd Clubs 1614m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Lister Hospital 1210m · 15 min walk
- Southgate Health Centre 1734m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stevenage (Old Town) 248m · 3 min walk
- Stevenage (Central) 1737m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- King George V Playing Field 1024m · 13 min walk
- Town Centre Gardens 1469m · 18 min walk
- Hampson Park 1725m · 22 min walk
- Roman Burial Ground (Six Hills) 1869m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy 453m · 6 min walk
- Woolenwick Junior School 543m · 7 min walk
- Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School 543m · 7 min walk
- Barclay Academy 671m · 8 min walk
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School 725m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mayles Close — Stevenage42
- Essex Close — Stevenage40
- Campion Court — Stevenage40
- Ansell Court — Stevenage36
- Burymead — Stevenage38
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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