Brighton Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £360,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £360,000, 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Brighton Road is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Convenience at 77m. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 126m away. The median property price is £360,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 358m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Brighton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 849m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Manor View Practice 283m · 4 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 1119m · 14 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1410m · 18 min walk
- Phoenix Medical Clinic 1975m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- North Watford 1021m · 13 min walk
- Watford Central 1483m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Callowland Recreation Ground 188m · 2 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 212m · 3 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 717m · 9 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 717m · 9 min walk
- Berry Avenue Playground 975m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Beechfield School 359m · 4 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 481m · 6 min walk
- Nascot Wood Junior School 576m · 7 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 746m · 9 min walk
- Cherry Tree Primary School 898m · 11 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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