Olmstead Close
Haringey, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£793,750) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Olmstead Close is located in Haringey, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 488 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 192m away. The median property price is £793,750, though prices have fallen 33% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 81m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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 Olmstead Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- =Results 256m · 3 min walk
- Drop Gym 344m · 4 min walk
- GibFit 30 349m · 4 min walk
- The Muswell Hill Club 421m · 5 min walk
- Muswell Hill Bowling Club 489m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital 1365m · 17 min walk
- Highgate Chiropractic 1825m · 23 min walk
- Crouch Hall Road Surgery 1851m · 23 min walk
- OpenDoor 1952m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Muswell Hill Library 485m · 6 min walk
- Highgate Library 1269m · 16 min walk
- Alexandra Park Library 1537m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Parkland Walk Local Nature Reserve 357m · 4 min walk
- Highgate Wood 625m · 8 min walk
- Highgate Woods Fields 696m · 9 min walk
- Muswell Hill Methodist Church Gardens 704m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Tetherdown Primary School 81m · 1 min walk
- St James Church of England Primary School 99m · 1 min walk
- TreeHouse School 99m · 1 min walk
- Fortismere School 551m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School 724m · 9 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.