Station Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 135% 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 70), 135% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 135% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £425,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Station Road is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 150 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Platform (cafe, 22m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (West Street) is 130m away. The median property price is £425,000, with exceptional growth of 135% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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 | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 923m · 12 min walk
- Fullerlife Fitness 1270m · 16 min walk
- PureGym 1379m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 39m · 0 min walk
- Manor View Practice 890m · 11 min walk
- Watford General Hospital 1694m · 21 min walk
- Watford General Hospital 1762m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Watford Central 516m · 6 min walk
- North Watford 1859m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Radlett Road Playing fields 838m · 10 min walk
- Waterfields Recreation Ground 1104m · 14 min walk
- Callowland Recreation Ground 1342m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Lanchester Primary School 710m · 9 min walk
- Central Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 1055m · 13 min walk
- Parkgate Junior School 1245m · 16 min walk
- Watford Grammar School for Girls 1380m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Salisbury Road — Watford59
- Bruce Grove — Watford59
- Lowestoft Road — Watford58
- Market Street — Watford48
- Lord Street — Watford57
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.