Walton Close Chingford, Waltham Forest
20 addresses across 1 postcode (E4), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22884940.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 4, B: 14).
- 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 D; Band D in Waltham Forest costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 39% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Highams Park, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Chase Lane Park (2.9 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 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 Microfaculty, about 40 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 195 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
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2012 (8); 2012 onwards (7); 2014 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 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 D (53% of about 730 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 off to the rear of Frances Rd: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Rowden Parade, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- The Royal British Legion, 67 Hall Lane: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 1a Old Church Road, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 1a Old Church Road, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages Adjacent to Substation on Churchill Terrace, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages Adjacent to Substation on Churchill Terrace, permissioned (720 m (0.4 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E4 8BF | 100% | 39% | 39% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Highams Park 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Meridian Water 494,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Northumberland Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ainslie Wood Road Chingford Mount | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsburys Low Hall Car Park | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 53 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Microfaculty | 40 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mount Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Chingford Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Waltham Forest Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Chase Lane Park 2.9 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,690 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Recreation Ground 3.8 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bateman Road Allotment Site 1.6 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ainslie Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Larks Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Banbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| William Girling Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Pole Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 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 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Academy Larkswood | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Chingford Foundation School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Selwyn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walthamstow Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Handsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highams Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cafe E4 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Hearts Day Nursery E4 8LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Phat Bite E4 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery E4 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | Unknown | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Cha Sha E4 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Dragon Palace E4 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Chingford Mount Service Station E4 8LU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Mount Express E4 9BS | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Leo's Caffe Bar E4 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 44 Charcoal Grill and Fish House E4 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Well Fitt E4 8JR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Brothers Supermarket E4 8LU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Eesa Halal Meat & Groceries E4 9AA | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Spice Hut E4 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Tandoori Cottage E4 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (55); On or near Broad Oak Close (17); On or near Chingford Mount Road (15); On or near Norton Close (14); On or near Burley Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 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 Leo's Caffe Bar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E4 9AA) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E4 8BF: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sinclair Road · Finch Gardens · Titley Close · Hampton Road · Bluebell Mews · Warwick Road · Norton Close · Westward Road · Genever Close · Burley Close · Kingsley Gardens · The Lawns
All the streets in E4 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.