Matthews Walk
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Matthews Walk is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 54m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 52 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Matthews Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre 499m · 6 min walk
- Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium 627m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 985m · 12 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1201m · 15 min walk
- Reliable Scan Limited 1672m · 21 min walk
- Highams Lodge 1855m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Higham Hill Library 698m · 9 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1155m · 14 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1516m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Aveling Fields 304m · 4 min walk
- Kitchener Park 452m · 6 min walk
- Lloyd Park 524m · 6 min walk
- Allotment Gardens 691m · 9 min walk
- William Morris Garden 765m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel End Junior Academy 151m · 2 min walk
- Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre 242m · 3 min walk
- Walthamstow Academy 617m · 8 min walk
- Walthamstow Primary Academy 617m · 8 min walk
- South Chingford Foundation School 730m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Osprey Close — Waltham Forest55
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- Grebe Close — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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