Ashford in the Water
Village · 328 residents
73Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Transport scores 85, well above the typical 60
- 5 places to eat and drink
- Safety scores 77, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Ashford in the Water
Map outline: Civil parish boundary
Is Ashford in the Water a good place to live?
Ashford in the Water scores 73/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for transport (85) and food & drink (85).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Ashford in the Water in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Ashford in the Water
The summary for Ashford in the Water is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026