Wood Common
Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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
Limited by safety (30), environment (22), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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 (90) or environment (22) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wood Common is located in Welwyn Hatfield, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 201 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hopfields PH) is 191m away. The median property price is £219,000. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Wood Common, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Laser Quest Hatfield 1044m · 13 min walk
- David Lloyd Leisure 1758m · 22 min walk
- PureGym 1782m · 22 min walk
- Hatfield Football Academy 1969m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hatfield Library 957m · 12 min walk
- Hatfield 1182m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Albans Road East Recreational Ground 903m · 11 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 909m · 11 min walk
- Sundial Garden 1453m · 18 min walk
- Stanborough Park 1498m · 19 min walk
- Howe Dell 1663m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Birchwood Nursery School 518m · 6 min walk
- Birchwood Avenue Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- The Ryde School 569m · 7 min walk
- Countess Anne Church of England School 806m · 10 min walk
- Onslow St Audrey's School 1332m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Drovers Way — Welwyn Hatfield52
- Branch Close — Welwyn Hatfield51
- Hertford Road — Welwyn Hatfield54
- By the Mount — Welwyn Hatfield51
- Edgars Court — Welwyn Hatfield52
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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