Douglas Close
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Douglas Close is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (62 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 (Welwyn North Rail Station) is 375m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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), 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Douglas Close, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Welwyn 1505m · 19 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Performing Arts Library) 1825m · 23 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Central) 1898m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Digswell Lake Nature Reserve 269m · 3 min walk
- Haldens Park 753m · 9 min walk
- Node Way Gardens Community Green 1232m · 15 min walk
- Picnic Area 1421m · 18 min walk
- Dakota House Park 1696m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 518m · 6 min walk
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School 610m · 8 min walk
- Knightsfield School 906m · 11 min walk
- Waterside Academy 1054m · 13 min walk
- Monk's Walk School 1073m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Greenways — Welwyn Hatfield63
- Stonemead — Welwyn Hatfield63
- Redwoods — Welwyn Hatfield61
- Scotts View — Welwyn Hatfield59
- Willow Grove — Welwyn Hatfield61
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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