Somers Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
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%
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), 36% 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 £490,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 36% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Somers Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Walthamstow, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1525 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Michael & All Angels) is 249m away. The median property price is £490,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Somers Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 240m · 3 min walk
- Walthamstow Leisure Centre 1046m · 13 min walk
- Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre 1229m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1444m · 18 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1582m · 20 min walk
- Reliable Scan Limited 1661m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Walthamstow Library 322m · 4 min walk
- Higham Hill Library 1470m · 18 min walk
- Lea Bridge Library 1625m · 20 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1801m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- William Morris Garden 791m · 10 min walk
- Stoneydown Park 828m · 10 min walk
- Lloyd Park 1037m · 13 min walk
- Thomas Gamuel Park 1050m · 13 min walk
- Rodney Green 1236m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Greenleaf Primary School 421m · 5 min walk
- Mission Grove Primary School 456m · 6 min walk
- Edinburgh Primary School 733m · 9 min walk
- South Grove Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Low Hall Nursery School 888m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cart Lane — Waltham Forest51
- Shrubland Road — Waltham Forest51
- Exeter Road — Waltham Forest51
- Selborne Road — Waltham Forest51
- Lorne Road — 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.
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