Swan Close
Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £351,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (58) help.
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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Swan Close 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). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Mexica Buffet (restaurant, 72m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Rickmansworth Rail Station) is 43m away. The median property price is £351,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Swan Close in Three Rivers on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Swan Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 620m · 8 min walk
- Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club 622m · 8 min walk
- William Penn Leisure Centre 1793m · 22 min walk
- Studio Vie 1968m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Rickmansworth Park 251m · 3 min walk
- Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve 666m · 8 min walk
- Scotsbridge Playing Fields 847m · 11 min walk
- Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve 1595m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School 549m · 7 min walk
- St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School 1090m · 14 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1247m · 16 min walk
- St John Catholic Primary School 1290m · 16 min walk
- Rickmansworth School 1341m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Northway — Three Rivers52
- Ebury Road — Three Rivers51
- Goral Mead — Three Rivers51
- Bury Meadows — Three Rivers48
- Skidmore Way — Three Rivers48
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.