Maidensfield
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Possible first step at £209,209 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Maidensfield is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Hakalok (restaurant, 28m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 72m away. The median property price is £209,209, though prices have fallen 46% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Maidensfield, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Danesbury House Neurological Centre 1967m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Welwyn Garden City (Central) 1095m · 14 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Performing Arts Library) 1170m · 15 min walk
- Welwyn 1726m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Digswell Lake Nature Reserve 593m · 7 min walk
- Haldens Park 1016m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School 284m · 4 min walk
- Templewood Primary School 700m · 9 min walk
- Monk's Walk School 775m · 10 min walk
- Knightsfield School 863m · 11 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 1003m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- A1000 — Welwyn Hatfield57
- Shoplands — Welwyn Hatfield52
- Hall Grove — Welwyn Hatfield59
- Nut Grove — Welwyn Hatfield51
- East Burrowfield — Welwyn Hatfield51
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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