Kelmscott Close
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 (£490,000) 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.
Median price £490,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Kelmscott Close is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). 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 289m away. The median property price is £490,000. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 222m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Kelmscott Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre 1064m · 13 min walk
- Yonder The Studio 1215m · 15 min walk
- The Gym Group 1487m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1623m · 20 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1849m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Higham Hill Library 195m · 2 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1491m · 19 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1891m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cheney Row Park 511m · 6 min walk
- Folly Lane Playground 569m · 7 min walk
- Aveling Fields 593m · 7 min walk
- Lloyd Park 683m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Roger Ascham Primary School 223m · 3 min walk
- The Winns Primary School 328m · 4 min walk
- Walthamstow Academy 366m · 5 min walk
- Walthamstow Primary Academy 366m · 5 min walk
- Lime Academy Hornbeam 583m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dudley Road — Waltham Forest45
- Heron Close — Waltham Forest46
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- Faulkner Mews — Waltham Forest47
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.