Is One Ashford Place safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates One Ashford Place as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on One Ashford Place
“Go with care. One Ashford Place and its surrounding West Houston residential corridor are reasonably safe during daytime hours for standard residential visits or errands. However, property crime—particularly motor vehicle theft and parking lot break-ins—is elevated, requiring vigilance and basic precautions after dark.”
About the area
One Ashford Place is a multi-family and suburban residential enclave located in West Houston near the borders of Westchase and the Energy Corridor. The neighborhood is primarily composed of apartment communities, subdivisions, and nearby neighborhood shopping plazas. It functions as a commuter-oriented residential hub rather than a major tourist destination.
- Suburban Pocket
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Diverse Dining
Walking and biking in One Ashford Place
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, but recreational riders can access the Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail network a few miles north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient access to major commuter routes including Westpark Tollway and Beltway 8
- Close proximity to an extensive variety of international dining and grocery options along Westheimer
- Generally stable working-class community with active daytime traffic
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto break-ins and property crimes typical of large suburban apartment corridors
- Poverty rates and property crime indices are above national median levels
- Heavily vehicle-dependent layout with high-speed arterials that are unfriendly to pedestrians
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though panhandling occurs occasionally at major intersections along Dairy Ashford Road and Westheimer.
What One Ashford Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally safe with residents commuting out and standard school transit activity.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within interior streets, with steady retail and vehicular traffic on major surrounding roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity transitions indoors; visitors should park in well-lit areas and remain aware of their surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and sparsely lit in spots, with higher risk for vehicular break-ins and property theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO provides public bus transit along adjacent thoroughfares via Route 82 (Westheimer) and Route 132 (Dairy Ashford), though there is no direct METRORail light rail access in this sector of West Houston.
Parking is readily available and free in commercial strip malls and apartment surface lots, though visitor spaces inside residential gated complexes may require permits or registration.
Things to do in One Ashford Place
- Shop for international foods and gourmet baked goods at nearby Phoenicia Specialty Foods
- Walk or jog around the scenic detention basin trails at nearby Arthur Storey Park
- Explore the extensive dining scenes along Westheimer Road and the Westchase District
Local favorites
- Phoenicia Specialty Foods · International Grocery & Deli · 4.7★ (4600)Sprawling market famous for Mediterranean specialties, fresh pita conveyor belts, and a hot food bar.
- Kasra Persian Grill · Persian Restaurant · 4.7★ (3300)Renowned Middle Eastern staple serving oversized kabob platters and fresh flatbreads.
- El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.5★ (2900)Popular regional outpost known for sizzling fajitas, fresh margaritas, and energetic dining.
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Common questions about One Ashford Place
Is One Ashford Place safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is One Ashford Place a good place to live?
On safety, One Ashford Place scores 63/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is One Ashford Place?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near One Ashford Place are safer?
Ashford Briar Point (74), Reflections (Houston) (74), Ashford (Houston) (72) score higher nearby.
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