Ivy Lea
Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 52% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 52% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £400,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ivy Lea is located in Three Rivers, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 288 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is other theft. 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 and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 40m away. The median property price is £400,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 202m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Ivy Lea, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- William Penn Leisure Centre 548m · 7 min walk
- Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club 945m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1847m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve 672m · 8 min walk
- Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve 1117m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Shepherd Primary 202m · 2 min walk
- St John Catholic Primary School 262m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 281m · 4 min walk
- The Reach Free School 845m · 11 min walk
- Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School 1143m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Colne Avenue — Three Rivers51
- Barn Lea — Three Rivers50
- Lincoln Way — Three Rivers52
- Northcourt — Three Rivers50
- Clarkfield — Three Rivers52
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.