Gloucester Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £520,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth.
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%
Out of reach (£520,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Gloucester Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 284 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 226m away. The median property price is £520,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 63 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, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Gloucester Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Yonder The Studio 733m · 9 min walk
- Yonder Climbing 736m · 9 min walk
- F45 Training 1094m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Higham Hill Library 867m · 11 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1733m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Higham Hill Recreation Ground 177m · 2 min walk
- Folly Lane Playground 688m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Whittingham Primary Academy 334m · 4 min walk
- Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 427m · 5 min walk
- Hillyfield Primary Academy 499m · 6 min walk
- Lime Academy Hornbeam 641m · 8 min walk
- Willowfield School 1149m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Garnett Way — Waltham Forest53
- Romany Gardens — Waltham Forest53
- Worcester Road — Waltham Forest53
- The Mile End — Waltham Forest53
- Farnan Avenue — Waltham Forest54
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.