Rayfield
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£590,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 39% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (27), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 39% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (27), 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 (£590,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 39% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £590,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £590,500 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Rayfield 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 154m away. The median property price is £590,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 2 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 311m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Rayfield, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Welwyn Garden City (Central) 669m · 8 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City (Performing Arts Library) 839m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Picnic Area 637m · 8 min walk
- Dakota House Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Digswell Lake Nature Reserve 1019m · 13 min walk
- Node Way Gardens Community Green 1584m · 20 min walk
- The Campus Parkway 1595m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Templewood Primary School 311m · 4 min walk
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School 651m · 8 min walk
- Monk's Walk School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Knightsfield School 1197m · 15 min walk
- Peartree Primary School 1790m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Malmsdale — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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