Mapperley Drive London, Waltham Forest
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (IG8), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22856000.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £800,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 Highams Park, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Highams Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Handsworth Medical Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £752,000 | £752,000 | £752,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £735,000 | £735,000 | £735,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £165,000 | £135,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2023 | 5 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £800,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 6 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £752,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 5 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £675,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2018 | 3 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £735,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2014 | 2 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2011 | 1 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2009 | 2 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1998 | 6 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1998 | 6 IG8 9NZ | Semi-detached | £135,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 1,220 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages off of Hale End Rd: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 73 And 75 Falmouth Avenue: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages between Castle Avenue and Handsworth Avenue: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 480-510 Larkshall Road: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 472-510 Larkshall Road and James Yard: up to 145 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages to rear of Clivedon Rd: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages off of Castle Avenue: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages off of Richmond Avenue: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG8 9NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| IG8 9PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 40 m and 42 m above sea level (41 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG8 9NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG8 9PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Highams Park 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Wood Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Walthamstow Central 4.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Woodford Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| South Woodford Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollywood Way Hale End | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highams Park Station Car Park (TfL) | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 73 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 80 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 35 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Handsworth Medical Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aesthetika Dental Studio | 260 m |
| Hospital | Chingford Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Waltham Forest Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Highams Park 26 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brookfield Allotment Site 8,710 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hurst House, the Naked Beauty, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst House, the Naked Beauty | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Raikes Mausoleum in St Mary's Churchyard | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Forest | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Larks Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Round Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Pole Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Handsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highams Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodford County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Selwyn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Churchfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Woodford Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Frederick Bremer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchfields Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Chingford Foundation School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield House School IG8 9PY | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The Royal Oak IG8 9LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Golden Delight IG8 9LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| SNS Local IG8 9LU | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Joseph Clarke School E4 9PP | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Oaks (14); On or near The Bridle Path (13); On or near Oak Hill (8); On or near Brookfield Path (4); On or near Holly Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Bridle Path · Oak Hill Crescent · Forest Drive · The Oaks · Brookfield Path · Bennington Road · Holly Crescent · Oak Hill · Alders Avenue · Gascoigne Gardens · Armstrong Avenue · Brook Meadow Close
All the streets in IG8 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.