Market Place
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 26% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£160,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £160,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Market Place is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 761 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 307 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 17 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (4), fast_food (4), and hairdresser (4). The closest is Agogo's (restaurant, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Town Centre) is 175m away. The median property price is £160,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 60/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Market Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Laser Quest Hatfield 131m · 2 min walk
- Hatfield Football Academy 1108m · 14 min walk
- Hatfield Leisure Centre 1366m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic 124m · 2 min walk
- Medical Centre 1691m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield 119m · 2 min walk
- Hatfield Library 165m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Coronation Gardens 205m · 3 min walk
- St Albans Road East Recreational Ground 397m · 5 min walk
- Howe Dell 681m · 8 min walk
- Roe Hill Park 723m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 419m · 5 min walk
- Onslow St Audrey's School 445m · 6 min walk
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 493m · 6 min walk
- Southfield School 493m · 6 min walk
- Birchwood Nursery School 651m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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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.