Key differences
Median price: Enfield (£430k) is ahead of Waltham Forest (£525k)
Crime rate /1k: Waltham Forest (81) is ahead of Enfield (98)
Transport: Waltham Forest (37/100) is ahead of Enfield (30/100)
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The Verdict
Waltham Forest has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 30/100. Enfield is more affordable at £430k median vs £525k.
Enfield is cheaper, but Waltham Forest scores higher on transport.
Best for
Enfield
Enfield suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Enfield vs Waltham Forest: what the data says
Overall, Waltham Forest scores higher on liveability (56/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Enfield is more affordable — median price £430k vs £525k in Waltham Forest, a difference of around 18%. Over the past year prices changed +0.8% in Enfield and +0.2% in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest has a lower crime rate (81 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 98 in Enfield). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Waltham Forest edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 30/100).
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