Second Avenue
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £536,250, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £536,250, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Second Avenue is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 384 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Etles Uyghur Restaurant (restaurant, 44m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Queen's Road) is 140m away. The median property price is £536,250, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 386m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
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 Second Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 432m · 5 min walk
- Leyton Leisure Centre 1091m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1258m · 16 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1302m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Walthamstow Library 385m · 5 min walk
- Lea Bridge Library 1332m · 17 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1568m · 20 min walk
- Higham Hill Library 1930m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Thomas Gamuel Park 765m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Church Hill Nursery School 387m · 5 min walk
- Walthamstow School for Girls 469m · 6 min walk
- Edinburgh Primary School 504m · 6 min walk
- Emmanuel Community School 628m · 8 min walk
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Howard Road — Waltham Forest53
- West Avenue — Waltham Forest53
- Tenby Road — Waltham Forest53
- Livingstone Road — Waltham Forest48
- Cobden Road — Waltham Forest53
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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