Rushcroft Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £422,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rushcroft Road is located in Waltham Forest, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 175 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 closest is playground (playground, 100m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 201m away. The median property price is £422,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 12 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 23 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 50m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Rushcroft Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Peter May Sports Centre 408m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Highams Lodge 1243m · 16 min walk
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1575m · 20 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1749m · 22 min walk
- Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Services 1909m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kitchener Park 579m · 7 min walk
- Aveling Fields 994m · 12 min walk
- Memorial Park 1031m · 13 min walk
- Lloyd Park 1262m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- South Chingford Foundation School 50m · 1 min walk
- Selwyn Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre 559m · 7 min walk
- Chapel End Junior Academy 696m · 9 min walk
- Ainslie Wood Primary School 899m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stow Crescent — Waltham Forest55
- Norfolk Road — Waltham Forest54
- Parade Gardens — Waltham Forest53
- Carr Road — Waltham Forest55
- Lena Kennedy Close — Waltham Forest60
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.
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