Sketty Road
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £277,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (63) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Sketty Road is located in Enfield, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 390 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cecil Avenue (EN1)) is 140m away. The median property price is £277,500, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 70 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 116m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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 | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Sketty Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Southbury Leisure Centre 433m · 5 min walk
- David Lloyd Centre 946m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Supplefeet 769m · 10 min walk
- Enfield Osteopathic Clinic 1038m · 13 min walk
- Chiropody Clinic Enfield 1544m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bush Hill Park Library 770m · 10 min walk
- Enfield Town 1166m · 15 min walk
- Enfield Highway 1646m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Godfrey Circus 459m · 6 min walk
- Bush Hill Park 484m · 6 min walk
- Enfield Playing Fields 533m · 7 min walk
- Aldersbrook Avenue Recreation Ground 876m · 11 min walk
- Riverside Park 1157m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- George Spicer Primary School 116m · 1 min walk
- Kingsmead School 520m · 6 min walk
- Bush Hill Park Primary School 862m · 11 min walk
- Chace Community School 1059m · 13 min walk
- Suffolks Primary School 1091m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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