Downsfield Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £562,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £562,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Downsfield Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 230 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Queen's Road) is 131m away. The median property price is £562,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 169m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Downsfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Walthamstow Leisure Centre 188m · 2 min walk
- The Gym Group 1086m · 14 min walk
- Yonder The Studio 1609m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lea Bridge Library 829m · 10 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1163m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St James Park 430m · 5 min walk
- Thomas Gamuel Park 593m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Low Hall Nursery School 169m · 2 min walk
- Kelmscott School 240m · 3 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 256m · 3 min walk
- South Grove Primary School 327m · 4 min walk
- Sybourn Primary School 691m · 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.