Cavalry Place Unity Place, Waltham Forest
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (E17), about 70 m long. USRN 22823160.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 C; Band D in Waltham Forest costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, and Stoneydown Park (0.5 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 15 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 Sinnott Medical Centre, about 180 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 266 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2016 (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 C (70% of about 960 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): Borough Employment Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Borough Employment Area related A4D.
- 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)
- 30-32 Sutherland Road, permissioned (50 m)
- 30-32 Sutherland Road, permissioned (50 m)
- Blackhorse Lane SIL 3: up to 2,300 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Webbs Industrial Estate 108 BHL06, not permissioned (230 m)
- Webbs Industrial Estate 108 BHL06: up to 359 homes, pending decision (230 m)
- Webbs Industrial Estate 108 BHL06, not permissioned (230 m)
- Webbs Site: up to 350 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 74 Oakfield Road, permissioned (500 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E17 6GZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| E17 6BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 15 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 14 m and 15 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 6BH | 81% | 81% | 81% | 15% |
| E17 6GZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackhorse Road 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Northumberland Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Blackhorse Road Underground Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Tottenham Hale Underground Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Walthamstow Central Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priestley Way Higham Hill | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking lot | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 43 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 32.2 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sinnott Medical Centre | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higham Hill Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,670 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stoneydown Park 5,280 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trencherfield Allotment Site 1.6 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Springfield Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 9.7 km (6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Maynard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Lockwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Low Maynard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Reservoir Number 4 | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ainslie Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Big Creative Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whittingham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willowfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Winns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenleaf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected 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 |
| Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coppermill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse and Pickle E17 6BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Local Honey Man E17 6BH | Manufacturers/packers | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Grab & Go E17 6DJ | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Slow Burn E17 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| International Wholesale Bakery E17 6AL | Manufacturers/packers | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| German Deli E17 6AL | Importers/Exporters | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Big Penny Social E17 6AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters Ltd E17 6AL | Manufacturers/packers | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Shennel's One Stop Shop E17 6SH | Importers/Exporters | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Cafepoint E17 6SH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Londis at Highams Lodge (MFG) E17 6AA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Black Cactus BBQ at Burnt Faith Spirits E17 6BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Burnt Faith Spirits E17 6BH | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co. E17 6DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Jug & Bottle E17 6BD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hillyfield (30); On or near Wigmore Place (29); On or near Blackhorse Lane (27); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (27); On or near Sutherland Road Path (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 48% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 28% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Sustainable Wine Solutions/Blackhorse Wines E17 Taproom (pub/bar/nightclub, E17 5QJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sutherland Road Path · Uplands Avenue · St Andrews Road · Shakespeare Road · Papermill Place · Stirling Road Path · Goldsmith Road · Wigmore Place · Priestley Way · Lowther Road · Hillyfield · Lancaster Road
All the streets in E17 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.