Comet Road
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
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%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Comet Road is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 701 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 282 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), atm (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Burger King (fast food, 40m). The nearest transport stop is 306m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Comet Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hatfield Football Academy 390m · 5 min walk
- Hatfield Bowls Club 467m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic 733m · 9 min walk
- Medical Centre 1279m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield 738m · 9 min walk
- Hatfield Library 867m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Roe Hill Park 832m · 10 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 946m · 12 min walk
- St Albans Road East Recreational Ground 1226m · 15 min walk
- Campus Accommodation Green 1231m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 906m · 11 min walk
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 995m · 12 min walk
- Southfield School 995m · 12 min walk
- Birchwood Avenue Primary School 1077m · 14 min walk
- Green Lanes Primary School 1453m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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.