Ellenbrook Crescent
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £490,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 43% 5-year growth.
Safety (30), environment (8), and school access (15) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 43% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£490,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 15 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 43% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Ellenbrook Crescent is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 225 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 212m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £490,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 32 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Ellenbrook Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hertfordshire Sports Village 291m · 4 min walk
- Hatfield Bowls Club 595m · 7 min walk
- Hatfield Football Academy 642m · 8 min walk
- David Lloyd Leisure 884m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Medical Centre 949m · 12 min walk
- Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic 1624m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield 1629m · 20 min walk
- Hatfield Library 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ellenbrook Fields 1042m · 13 min walk
- Campus Accommodation Green 1181m · 15 min walk
- Roe Hill Park 1370m · 17 min walk
- Redhall Park 1780m · 22 min walk
- Acacia Street Recreation Area 1960m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 1639m · 20 min walk
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 1698m · 21 min walk
- Southfield School 1698m · 21 min walk
- Oak View Primary and Nursery School 1819m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ellenbrook Lane — Welwyn Hatfield33
- Selwyn Avenue — Welwyn Hatfield37
- Brookside — Welwyn Hatfield37
- Selwyn Crescent — Welwyn Hatfield38
- Little Lake — Welwyn Hatfield36
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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