Located in the west of the London Borough of Newham, Green Street West sits along the busy shopping spine of Green Street, close to Upton Park and East Ham. The ward is urban and densely built, with a mix of Victorian terraces, small commercial units and high‑street shops specialising in clothing, textiles and Asian bridalwear that draw customers from across London.
Culturally it is one of the capital’s most multicultural high streets, with strong South Asian and East African influences visible in shops, restaurants and community organisations; the area grew up in the 19th‑century suburban expansion and has long been sustained by independent traders. Economically the neighbourhood depends on retail and small businesses, while social challenges and regeneration pressures - together with the legacy of nearby developments such as the former Boleyn Ground - shape local conversations about housing, investment and community identity.
Postcode districts covering Green Street West
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Islington 5.9 miles9.5 km
- City of Westminster 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Bexley 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Sutton 15.5 miles25 km
- Croydon 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Harrow 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Basildon 18.7 miles30 km
- Watford 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Chelmsford 23.6 miles38 km
- Harlow 16.1 miles26 km
- Grays 13.7 miles22.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Forest Gate South Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Green Street East Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Plaistow North Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- West Ham Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Forest Gate North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Boleyn Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Newham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Plashet Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Manor Park Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Maryland Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Ham Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Plaistow South Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
Example postcodes in Green Street West
E7 8JQ, E13 0RA, E7 8BY, E13 0SN, E13 0RB, E7 8FA, E7 9PJ, E7 8BX, E7 9LQ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 2.7 miles4.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Upton Park Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Forest Gate Railway Station 0.7 miles1 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6.4 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Green Street West Ad
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Batty Langley's 5 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Westbridge Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 5 miles8 km
Schools in Green Street West
- Elmhurst Primary School Primary
- St Angela's Ursuline School Secondary
- St Antony's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Bonaventure's RC School Secondary
- Stratford School Academy Secondary
- Upton Cross Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 1.8 miles3 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Olympic Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- London Velopark Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Barking Abbey Historic site 2 miles3.2 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 2.1 miles3.3 km