High Street
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £386,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (48) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
High Street is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1525 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour 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. The closest is King Tasty Kebab (restaurant, 32m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Selborne Walk / Vernon Road) is 114m away. The median property price is £386,750, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 112 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. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 57/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 48/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from High Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 295m · 4 min walk
- Walthamstow Leisure Centre 853m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1587m · 20 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1707m · 21 min walk
- Reliable Scan Limited 1737m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Walthamstow Library 392m · 5 min walk
- Lea Bridge Library 1445m · 18 min walk
- Higham Hill Library 1656m · 21 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1939m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Thomas Gamuel Park 881m · 11 min walk
- St James Park 1039m · 13 min walk
- Lloyd Park 1231m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Mission Grove Primary School 378m · 5 min walk
- Edinburgh Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- South Grove Primary School 602m · 8 min walk
- Greenleaf Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- Low Hall Nursery School 695m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Burghley Road — Waltham Forest48
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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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