Brixton Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 25 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £396,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (62) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Brixton Road is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 107 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is KFC (fast food, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Brixton Road) is 91m away. The median property price is £396,500, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 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 young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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: warm
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 Brixton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 418m · 5 min walk
- Fullerlife Fitness 1814m · 23 min walk
- PureGym 1850m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manor View Practice 464m · 6 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 515m · 6 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1682m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Watford Central 1032m · 13 min walk
- North Watford 1309m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Callowland Recreation Ground 931m · 12 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 956m · 12 min walk
- Radlett Road Playing fields 1132m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Parkgate Junior School 698m · 9 min walk
- Knutsford Primary Academy 721m · 9 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 874m · 11 min walk
- Beechfield School 1102m · 14 min walk
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 1149m · 14 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.