Tunnel Wood Close
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £927,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£927,500) 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
Tunnel Wood 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 220m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £927,500, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 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 450m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Tunnel Wood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1566m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manor View Practice 970m · 12 min walk
- Morris Osteopathic Centre 1686m · 21 min walk
- NHS Hertfordshire 1766m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- North Watford 1445m · 18 min walk
- Watford Central 1895m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cheslyn House & Gardens 125m · 2 min walk
- Cheslyn Gardens 140m · 2 min walk
- Orchard Park 383m · 5 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 603m · 8 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 606m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Beechfield School 451m · 6 min walk
- The Orchard Primary School 510m · 6 min walk
- Nascot Wood Junior School 649m · 8 min walk
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 684m · 9 min walk
- Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School 1014m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ridge Lane — Watford59
- Tunnel Wood Road — Watford59
- Birch Tree Walk — Watford58
- Lingfield Way — Watford58
- Nascot Wood Road — Watford58
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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