West Drive
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £281,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£281,500) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
How Life Works Here
West Drive is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 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. The nearest transport stop is 465m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £281,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 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 288m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 West Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1428m · 18 min walk
- Watford Leisure Centre Woodside 1537m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Hertfordshire 633m · 8 min walk
- Phoenix Medical Clinic 1041m · 13 min walk
- Manor View Practice 1291m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Berry Avenue Playground 165m · 2 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 193m · 2 min walk
- Stanborough Park 565m · 7 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 618m · 8 min walk
- Harebreaks Recreation Ground 621m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Cherry Tree Primary School 289m · 4 min walk
- Kingswood Nursery School 602m · 8 min walk
- Kingsway Junior School 746m · 9 min walk
- Kingsway Infants' School 832m · 10 min walk
- Beechfield School 909m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- A41 — Watford51
- Clarke Way — Watford55
- Hemming Way — Watford54
- Leggatts Rise — Watford55
- Berry Avenue — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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