Ambleside Close Leyton, Waltham Forest
12 addresses across 1 postcode (E10), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22810975.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Waltham Forest costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leyton Midland Road, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Abbotts Park (1.7 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Manor Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 302 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Waltham Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,387 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,591 | £1,857 | £2,122 | £2,387 | £2,917 | £3,448 | £3,978 | £4,774 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (66% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 30. Vicarage Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- ITS, 479 Lea Bridge Rd: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- 543, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Car Park adjacent to Russell Rd: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Best Motor, 551 Lea Bridge Road: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Russell Road: up to 57 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 20 Coopers Lane, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 20 Coopers Lane, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 13 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 5RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leyton Midland Road 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Walthamstow Queen's Road 997,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Walthamstow Central 4.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Walthamstow Central Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Leyton Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Leytonstone Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shrubland Road Walthamstow Central | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Walthamstow Central Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 77 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 32.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Manor Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 23 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ms Dispensing Chemists | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lea Bridge Road Dental Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Abbotts Park 1.7 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leyton Jubilee Park 15 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Seymour Road Allotment Site 1.9 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walnut Tree House, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree House | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Chestnuts House | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Springfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8.1 km (5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hollow Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Round Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Waltham Forest: see them on the Waltham Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| George Mitchell School | All-through | 3–16 | 280 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dawlish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sybourn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lammas School | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Norlington School and 6th Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kelmscott School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Community Food E10 5AS | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Jan Pre-School and Nursery E10 5DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Calvary Pre-school E10 5DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Olive Dining at George Mitchell Primary School E10 5AZ | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Kaya News E10 7AJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Beaumont News E10 5BJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Patisserie Valery E10 5DX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Rain Drops Supermarket E10 5DX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Sosso Charcoal Meze & Fish Bar E10 7DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Ezgi Supermarket E10 7DT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Maison Misba E10 7DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Victorian Cafe E10 7DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Shedletskys E10 7FG | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Olive Dining at George Mitchell Secondary School E10 5DL | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Raw Fitness London Cafe E10 7DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Drugs | 28 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Road (31); On or near Vicarage Road (31); On or near Shortlands Road (28); On or near Byron Road (27); On or near Campion Road (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 23% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Aspray House (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, E10 7EB) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E10 5RU: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Clyde Place · Sophia Road · Beaumont Road · Campion Road · Capworth Street · Burchell Road · Whitney Road · Kings Close · Melbourne Road · Manor Road · Byron Road · Lilium Mews
All the streets in E10 and across Waltham Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.