Millicent Road
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 (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. 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 (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 148% 5-year growth.
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 £625,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Millicent Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Leyton, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 410 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), restaurant (2), and bar (1). The closest is Good View (restaurant, 31m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Markhouse Road) is 63m away. The median property price is £625,000, with exceptional growth of 148% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 61/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Millicent Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Walthamstow Leisure Centre 738m · 9 min walk
- Feel Good Too Sports Ground 839m · 10 min walk
- The Gym Group 1665m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Lea Bridge Library 190m · 2 min walk
- Walthamstow Library 1709m · 21 min walk
- Leyton Library 1802m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Leyton Jubilee Park 682m · 8 min walk
- Thomas Gamuel Park 736m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Sybourn Primary School 154m · 2 min walk
- Lammas School 393m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School 565m · 7 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- Kelmscott School 691m · 9 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.