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Hilltop Way

Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 25 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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £332,800, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (40) and services (100) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 18% in Welwyn HatfieldTop 19% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 39 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Hilltop Way is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 319 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), butcher (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Iconic Smiles (dentist, 12m). The nearest transport stop is 77m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £332,800, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£332,800
Median Price
39
Transactions (2022–2025)
-23.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Iconic Smiles12m (0.1 min walk)
South Hatfield Post Office18m (0.2 min walk)
The Rise23m (0.3 min walk)
Jhoots Pharmacy27m (0.3 min walk)
Highview Cafe27m (0.3 min walk)
Bob's Butchers & Deli31m (0.4 min walk)
Happy Valley42m (0.5 min walk)
Spicefield48m (0.6 min walk)
Max's Kebab54m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Hilltop Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

High View bus_stop77m
Northdown Road bus_stop239m
The Downs bus_stop272m
UH Student Estate bus_stop409m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.