Parkhouse Court
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
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.
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (40) 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%
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
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 £219,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Parkhouse Court is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 807 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 314 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 14 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), restaurant (3), and convenience (2). The closest is Yoochat (cafe, 5m). The nearest transport stop is 321m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £219,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 75 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. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
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 Parkhouse Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hatfield Football Academy 457m · 6 min walk
- Hatfield Bowls Club 527m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic 931m · 12 min walk
- Medical Centre 1373m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield 936m · 12 min walk
- Hatfield Library 1037m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Roe Hill Park 1047m · 13 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 1114m · 14 min walk
- Ellenbrook Fields 1152m · 14 min walk
- Campus Accommodation Green 1377m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 1128m · 14 min walk
- Birchwood Avenue Primary School 1143m · 14 min walk
- Birchwood Nursery School 1180m · 15 min walk
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 1218m · 15 min walk
- Green Lanes Primary School 1390m · 17 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.