Lavender Close
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £575,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 26% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), 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 (£575,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lavender Close is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 83 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 141m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £575,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 400m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lavender Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hatfield Football Academy 1725m · 22 min walk
- Hatfield Bowls Club 1795m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield Library 1534m · 19 min walk
- Hatfield 1636m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Ellenbrook Fields 1512m · 19 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 1561m · 20 min walk
- Stanborough Park 1756m · 22 min walk
- St Albans Road East Recreational Ground 1782m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Green Lanes Primary School 401m · 5 min walk
- Birchwood Avenue Primary School 1049m · 13 min walk
- Birchwood Nursery School 1200m · 15 min walk
- Countess Anne Church of England School 1812m · 23 min walk
- The Ryde School 1865m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lindbergh — Welwyn Hatfield50
- Bluebell Way — Welwyn Hatfield50
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- Wellington Drive — Welwyn Hatfield51
- Chalgrove — Welwyn Hatfield49
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.
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