Longfellow Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £385,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: 23% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 23% 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%
At £385,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Longfellow Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 201 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. 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 (St Saviour's Church) is 292m away. The median property price is £385,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 174m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Longfellow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Walthamstow Leisure Centre 223m · 3 min walk
- The Gym Group 1019m · 13 min walk
- Feel Good Too Sports Ground 1443m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lea Bridge Library 552m · 7 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1069m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Thomas Gamuel Park 199m · 2 min walk
- St James Park 841m · 10 min walk
- Leyton Jubilee Park 1324m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Kelmscott School 174m · 2 min walk
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 311m · 4 min walk
- South Grove Primary School 330m · 4 min walk
- Edinburgh Primary School 423m · 5 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.