Keele Close
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £331,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Keele Close is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 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 (Hallam Close) is 160m away. The median property price is £331,750. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Keele Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 943m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1145m · 14 min walk
- Fullerlife Fitness 1228m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 438m · 6 min walk
- Manor View Practice 1161m · 14 min walk
- Watford General Hospital 1733m · 22 min walk
- Watford General Hospital 1764m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Watford Central 783m · 10 min walk
- North Watford 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Fountain 41m · 0 min walk
- Reeds Garden 52m · 1 min walk
- Radlett Road Playing fields 441m · 6 min walk
- Waterfields Recreation Ground 815m · 10 min walk
- Oxhey Park 1937m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Central Primary School 777m · 10 min walk
- Knutsford Primary Academy 997m · 12 min walk
- Watford Grammar School for Girls 1285m · 16 min walk
- Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 1315m · 16 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 1316m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hallam Close — Watford65
- Medway Close — Watford65
- Rother Close — Watford66
- Reeds Crescent — Watford64
- Anglian Close — Watford66
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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