The Hoe
Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Hoe is located in Three Rivers, near Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (By The Wood) is 234m away. The median property price is £400,000. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.
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: warm
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 The Hoe, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Prestwick Road Meadows 1729m · 22 min walk
- Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve 1762m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Colnbrook School 656m · 8 min walk
- Warren Dell Primary School 704m · 9 min walk
- St Meryl School 749m · 9 min walk
- Oxhey Wood Primary School 1042m · 13 min walk
- Woodhall Primary School 1401m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- By the Wood — Three Rivers64
- The Watergate — Three Rivers64
- Margeholes — Three Rivers64
- Pheasants Way — Three Rivers63
- Repton Way — Three Rivers63
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.