Howard Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £497,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £497,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Howard Road is located in Waltham Forest, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 108 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Harrow Road GP Practice (doctors, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Harrow Road (E11)) is 62m away. The median property price is £497,500, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 149 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 194m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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)
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 Howard Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Muscle Hut Leytonstone 95m · 1 min walk
- Leytonstone Leisure Centre 294m · 4 min walk
- Studio M 491m · 6 min walk
- Fitness Hub East London 899m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Harrow Green Community Library 142m · 2 min walk
- Leytonstone Library 1052m · 13 min walk
- Leyton Library 1065m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Langthorne Park 422m · 5 min walk
- Linear Park 566m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Acacia Nursery 195m · 2 min walk
- Mayville Primary School 307m · 4 min walk
- The Jenny Hammond Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Davies Lane Primary School 683m · 8 min walk
- George Tomlinson Primary School 924m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- West Avenue — Waltham Forest53
- Second Avenue — Waltham Forest53
- Cobden Road — Waltham Forest53
- Livingstone Road — Waltham Forest48
- Tenby Road — Waltham Forest53
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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