The Oaks
Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Oaks is located in Waltham Forest, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 116 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 489m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Oaks, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Peter May Sports Centre 1260m · 16 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1713m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Highams Lodge 850m · 11 min walk
- Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Services 1788m · 22 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1935m · 24 min walk
- Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre 1948m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hale End Library 717m · 9 min walk
- Wood Street Library 1662m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Highams Park 723m · 9 min walk
- Kitchener Park 1506m · 19 min walk
- Bisterne Avenue Park 1811m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Joseph Clarke School 492m · 6 min walk
- Handsworth Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- Highams Park School 582m · 7 min walk
- Woodford County High School 692m · 9 min walk
- Thorpe Hall Primary School 1065m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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