Stainforth Road
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £442,267, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% 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).
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 (100) and walkability (75) 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).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £442,267, 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
Stainforth Road 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is hairdresser (hairdresser, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Walthamstow Central Station) is 101m away. The median property price is £442,267, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 230m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Stainforth Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 326m · 4 min walk
- Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre 1100m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1086m · 14 min walk
- Reliable Scan Limited 1135m · 14 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1161m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Walthamstow Library 240m · 3 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1416m · 18 min walk
- Lea Bridge Library 1548m · 19 min walk
- Higham Hill Library 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Thomas Gamuel Park 969m · 12 min walk
- Lloyd Park 1111m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Church Hill Nursery School 230m · 3 min walk
- Walthamstow School for Girls 318m · 4 min walk
- Emmanuel Community School 444m · 6 min walk
- Edinburgh Primary School 676m · 8 min walk
- Greenleaf Primary School 759m · 10 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.