Springfield Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £522,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £522,500, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Springfield Road is located in Waltham Forest, near Chingford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Gina (restaurant, 107m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Station Road / Chingford Station) is 103m away. The median property price is £522,500, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 342m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Springfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Chingford Cricket Club 420m · 5 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1931m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Station House Medical Centre 135m · 2 min walk
- Chingford Osteopathy 274m · 3 min walk
- Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Services 1536m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pimp Hall Nature Reserve 761m · 10 min walk
- Pimp Hall Park 840m · 10 min walk
- Hawkswood Nature Reserve 1303m · 16 min walk
- Ridgeway Park 1514m · 19 min walk
- Mansfield Park 1642m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Whitehall Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
- Heathcote School & Science College 703m · 9 min walk
- Chingford Foundation School 1100m · 14 min walk
- Longshaw Primary Academy 1342m · 17 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.
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