Swan Close

Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

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%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

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%

60
Liveability Score
Top 15% in Three RiversTop 9% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 24 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 35 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 dominate 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (67)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£351,000
Median Price
24
Transactions (2014–2025)
+4.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Mexica Buffet72m (0.9 min walk)
Wishful Drinking Bottleshop & Taproom88m (1.1 min walk)
Cafe Deli 12291m (1.1 min walk)
Rasal Brasserie102m (1.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Swan Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Rickmansworth Rail Station rail_station43m
Rickmansworth Underground Station rail_station56m
Rickmansworth Underground Station metro_station59m
Rickmansworth Underground Station tram_stop70m
Rickmansworth Railway Station bus_stop135m
Northway (W) bus_stop200m
High Street bus_stop254m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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