Ellenbrook Close
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £403,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 21% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 21% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £403,500, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ellenbrook Close 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). 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 (Brixton Road) is 184m away. The median property price is £403,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 4 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Ellenbrook Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 328m · 4 min walk
- Fullerlife Fitness 1858m · 23 min walk
- PureGym 1861m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manor View Practice 517m · 6 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 577m · 7 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1629m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Watford Central 1106m · 14 min walk
- North Watford 1264m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Callowland Recreation Ground 970m · 12 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 996m · 12 min walk
- Radlett Road Playing fields 1113m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Knutsford Primary Academy 621m · 8 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 639m · 8 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 958m · 12 min walk
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 1089m · 14 min walk
- Central Primary School 1487m · 19 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.