Burrowfield
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 329% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (21), safety (45), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 329% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (21), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£817,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 329% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Median price £817,500 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Burrowfield is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 205m away. The median property price is £817,500, with exceptional growth of 329% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 423m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Burrowfield, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Woodhall 1133m · 14 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Performing Arts Library) 1735m · 22 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Central) 1755m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Campus Parkway 904m · 11 min walk
- Stanborough Park 1062m · 13 min walk
- Lemsford Springs 1592m · 20 min walk
- Dakota House Park 1944m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- Creswick Academy 533m · 7 min walk
- Peartree Primary School 815m · 10 min walk
- Ludwick Nursery School 904m · 11 min walk
- Holwell Primary School 904m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pentley Close — Welwyn Hatfield48
- Rayfield — Welwyn Hatfield49
- Pitsfield — Welwyn Hatfield49
- Little Burrow — Welwyn Hatfield48
- Moss Green — Welwyn Hatfield48
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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