Diamond Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £395,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (48) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Diamond Road is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Leavesden Montessori House (childcare, 79m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Longspring) is 214m away. The median property price is £395,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 448m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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: 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 Diamond Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 763m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manor View Practice 147m · 2 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 976m · 12 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1481m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- North Watford 1087m · 14 min walk
- Watford Central 1350m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Callowland Recreation Ground 331m · 4 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 354m · 4 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 860m · 11 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 861m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 449m · 6 min walk
- Beechfield School 499m · 6 min walk
- Nascot Wood Junior School 558m · 7 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 723m · 9 min walk
- Cherry Tree Primary School 1030m · 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.