The Paddock
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £227,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 103% 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: 103% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 103% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£227,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
The Paddock 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. 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 169m away. The median property price is £227,000, with exceptional growth of 103% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 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 property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 | Freehold | Market: stable
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 The Paddock, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Laser Quest Hatfield 512m · 6 min walk
- Hatfield Football Academy 951m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic 581m · 7 min walk
- Medical Centre 1796m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield Library 544m · 7 min walk
- Hatfield 583m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Coronation Gardens 601m · 8 min walk
- St Albans Road East Recreational Ground 883m · 11 min walk
- Roe Hill Park 1080m · 14 min walk
- Howe Dell 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Birchwood Avenue Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Birchwood Nursery School 548m · 7 min walk
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School 944m · 12 min walk
- Green Lanes Primary School 995m · 12 min walk
- St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 1040m · 13 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.
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