Leggatts Rise
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £422,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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: 11% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£422,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Leggatts Rise is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 269m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £422,500, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. 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 354m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Leggatts Rise, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Watford Leisure Centre Woodside 1680m · 21 min walk
- The Gym 1752m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Hertfordshire 1098m · 14 min walk
- Phoenix Medical Clinic 1415m · 18 min walk
- Manor View Practice 1449m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 493m · 6 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 495m · 6 min walk
- Orchard Park 748m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Cherry Tree Primary School 355m · 4 min walk
- Kingsway Junior School 549m · 7 min walk
- The Orchard Primary School 573m · 7 min walk
- Kingsway Infants' School 609m · 8 min walk
- Beechfield School 888m · 11 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.
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