Tilston Close Leyton, Waltham Forest
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (E11), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22882000.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2, E: 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 C; 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 Leytonstone High Road, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cann Hall Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Harrow Road GP Centre, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 244 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (71% of about 1,120 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)
- Garages to rear of 28 - 54 Woodhouse Rd: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Land adjacent to 108 Woodhouse Rd: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land to the rear of The Gables: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Woodhouse MOT, 96A Woodhouse Rd: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Denver Car Body Repair Centre, 143 - 145 Harrow Rd: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Waltham Forest Youth Offending Team, Rowan House, 1 Cecil Rd: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- B&M and adjoining sites: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 463 High Road Leytonstone: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E11 3LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E11 3LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 3LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E11 3LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leytonstone High Road 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Wanstead Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Forest Gate 5.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leyton Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Leytonstone Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Stratford DLR Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buxton School Leytonstone | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Leytonstone Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 65 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 34.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harrow Road GP Centre | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 21 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granshaw's Chemist | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Vue Dental Practice | 390 m |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police - Waltham House | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cann Hall Park 4,460 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wanstead Flats 164 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 20 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Downsell Road Allotments 1,020 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 169 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wanstead Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| West Ham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Reservoir Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Heronry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forest Gate Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Earlham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boy Burgers E11 3NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| IFG at Buxton School E11 3NN | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Minute Mart E11 3NL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| LDF Chicken E11 3NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2025 |
| Cann Hall Food Bank E11 3NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Olympic Superstore E11 3NJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Granshaws Ltd E11 3NJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Krishna News E11 3NH | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| The Gilded Lounge E11 3NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Vibes and Spice Lounge E11 3NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis E11 3JF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Morning Glory Pre-school E11 3NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| The Arches Nursery E11 3PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Jay's Newsagent E11 3NA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Cascais Deli E11 3JF | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Burglary | 27 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tilston Close (70); On or near Cary Road (46); On or near Chichester Road (24); On or near Ramsay Road (23); On or near Cann Hall Road (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 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 Joyau (pub/bar/nightclub, E7 0AQ) now Unknown, was 5 Very good (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cary Road · Ramsay Road · Matcham Road · Odessa Road · Chichester Road · Trumpington Road · Cheneys Road · Terling Close · St Margaret's Grove · Tavistock Road · Wragby Road · Bourne Road
All the streets in E11 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.