Longspring
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 111% 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), 111% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 111% 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%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Longspring is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Harebreaks Green) is 181m away. The median property price is £230,000, with exceptional growth of 111% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 469m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Longspring, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 741m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Manor View Practice 521m · 6 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1009m · 13 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 1329m · 17 min walk
- Phoenix Medical Clinic 1579m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- North Watford 617m · 8 min walk
- Watford Central 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Callowland Recreation Ground 416m · 5 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 435m · 5 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 661m · 8 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 662m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Parkgate Junior School 470m · 6 min walk
- Beechfield School 514m · 6 min walk
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School 635m · 8 min walk
- Cherry Tree Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 887m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Harebreaks — Watford59
- Oakdene Road — Watford59
- Leggatts Wood Avenue — Watford59
- Hazel Tree Road — Watford59
- The Coppice — Watford59
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.