The Roughs
Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (6/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,175,000, 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 £1,175,000 based on only 9 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
The Roughs is located in Three Rivers, near Eastbury, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (60 incidents in 12 months). 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 511m away. The median property price is £1,175,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 98m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Roughs, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- CrossFit Watford 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve 1263m · 16 min walk
- Batchworth Heath 1766m · 22 min walk
- The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve 1889m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Eastbury Farm Primary School 99m · 1 min walk
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School 1586m · 20 min walk
- Warren Dell Primary School 1957m · 24 min walk
- Greenfields Primary School 1964m · 24 min walk
- Colnbrook School 1969m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Dell — Three Rivers49
- Sandy Lodge Lane — Three Rivers49
- Crofters Road — Three Rivers51
- East Drive — Three Rivers48
- Ormonde Road — Three Rivers49
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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