Norbury Road
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 (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £372,500, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £372,500 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Norbury Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Chingford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 123 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 256m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £372,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 116m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Norbury Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Energie Fitness 380m · 5 min walk
- Goals 797m · 10 min walk
- Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium 1235m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Services 1560m · 20 min walk
- Highams Lodge 1623m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Higham Hill Library 1759m · 22 min walk
- Hale End Library 1763m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chase Lane Park 333m · 4 min walk
- Memorial Park 430m · 5 min walk
- Allotment Gardens 1294m · 16 min walk
- Cheney Row Park 1434m · 18 min walk
- Ridgeway Park 1490m · 19 min walk
schools (4)
- Chase Lane Primary School 116m · 1 min walk
- Salisbury Manor Primary School 589m · 7 min walk
- Lime Academy Larkswood 643m · 8 min walk
- Ainslie Wood Primary School 710m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Justin Road — Waltham Forest44
- Hall Gardens — Waltham Forest45
- Lavender Close — Waltham Forest45
- Trinity Way — Waltham Forest42
- Greenham Crescent — Waltham Forest42
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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