Gaddesden Crescent
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £395,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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), 29% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £395,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Gaddesden Crescent is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 153 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Codicote Drive) is 80m away. The median property price is £395,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: hot
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 Gaddesden Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Watford Leisure Centre Woodside 1062m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Phoenix Medical Clinic 487m · 6 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 964m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Garston Park 302m · 4 min walk
- Garston Park 310m · 4 min walk
- Woodside Playing Fields 899m · 11 min walk
- Meriden Park 1220m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Garston Manor School 1062m · 13 min walk
- Kingswood Nursery School 1296m · 16 min walk
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 1400m · 18 min walk
- Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery 1598m · 20 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 1839m · 23 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.