Strong transport access with higher house prices

This public area guide compares St. James in Waltham Forest using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is St. James a good place to live?

St. James may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest below.

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St. James at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 16.39 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 40th percentile
House prices
Local result £562,835
National comparison
Higher prices 92nd percentile
Schools
Local result 72nd percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 82nd percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access

Watch out for

  • House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in St. James

Crime rate

Crime rate

16.39 per 1,000 people

Percentile

40th percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in St. James

House prices

Average sold price

£562,835

Percentile

92nd percentile nationally

House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in St. James

Schools

72nd percentile nationally

Flood risk in St. James

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in St. James

Transport

82nd percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is St. James a good place to live?

St. James may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is St. James safe?

St. James ranks in the 40th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in St. James?

The average sold price is £562,835, with house prices in the 92nd percentile nationally.

How are schools in St. James?

Schools rank in the 72nd percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near St. James?

Nearby public profiles include High Street in Waltham Forest and Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon in Chelmsford.