Rufford Close
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£1,325,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £1,325,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Rufford Close is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (54 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 165m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £1,325,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 488m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Rufford Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1551m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manor View Practice 935m · 12 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 1612m · 20 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1839m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- North Watford 1505m · 19 min walk
- Watford Central 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cheslyn House & Gardens 159m · 2 min walk
- Cheslyn Gardens 178m · 2 min walk
- Orchard Park 494m · 6 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 562m · 7 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 699m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Beechfield School 489m · 6 min walk
- Nascot Wood Junior School 550m · 7 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 597m · 8 min walk
- The Orchard Primary School 626m · 8 min walk
- Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School 912m · 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.