Ascot Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £7,500,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 281% 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: 281% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (19), and school access (45) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: 281% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (19), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £7,500,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 281% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Ascot Road is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 375 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 159 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Morrisons) is 89m away. The median property price is £7,500,000, with exceptional growth of 281% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 212m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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), 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Ascot Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fullerlife Fitness 1828m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Watford General Hospital 1415m · 18 min walk
- Watford General Hospital 1555m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ring Around Park 738m · 9 min walk
- Cassiobury Park 1111m · 14 min walk
- Harwoods Recreation Ground 1142m · 14 min walk
- Cassiobury Park 1230m · 15 min walk
- The Lairage Land 1445m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Ascot Road Primary School 212m · 3 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 400m · 5 min walk
- Holywell Primary School 772m · 10 min walk
- Watford Grammar School for Boys 906m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- The Avenue — Watford49
- Gate House Place — Watford46
- Peace Prospect — Watford46
- The Boulevard — Watford46
- Hyde Road — Watford46
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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