Northway
Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £380,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £380,000, 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Northway is located in Three Rivers, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 311 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Citizens Advice (social facility, 111m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Northway (W)) is 17m away. The median property price is £380,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 65 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 377m 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. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Northway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 688m · 9 min walk
- Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club 802m · 10 min walk
- Studio Vie 1843m · 23 min walk
- William Penn Leisure Centre 1970m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rickmansworth 168m · 2 min walk
- Croxley Green 1888m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Rickmansworth Park 261m · 3 min walk
- Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve 728m · 9 min walk
- Scotsbridge Playing Fields 770m · 10 min walk
- Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve 1695m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School 378m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Rickmansworth School 1209m · 15 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1397m · 18 min walk
- St John Catholic Primary School 1454m · 18 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.