Wall End is a compact, largely residential ward in the eastern part of the London Borough of Newham, sitting on the edge of the post‑industrial landscape of East London. The area is closely linked to the nearby Royal Docks and Beckton, and feels the effects of the wider Docklands regeneration and good road links such as the A13, with many residents commuting into central London or to local logistics and service jobs around London City Airport.
Historically shaped by dock and industrial activity, the ward now shows a mix of older council housing and newer developments, and supports a diverse, multicultural community with local shops, community centres and grassroots initiatives. Socially there are contrasts - pockets of regeneration sit alongside areas still facing economic challenges - but strong local networks and cultural variety give the place a lively, community‑centred character.
Postcode districts covering Wall End
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Islington 7.3 miles11.8 km
- City of Westminster 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Bexley 6.2 miles10 km
- Sutton 16.1 miles26 km
- Croydon 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Harrow 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Basildon 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Watford 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Chelmsford 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Gillingham 25 miles40.2 km
- Harlow 16.2 miles26.1 km
Neighbouring places
- East Ham Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Plashet Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Abbey Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- East Ham South Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Northbury Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Boleyn Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Manor Park Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Gascoigne Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Green Street East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Little Ilford Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Loxford Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Newham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
Example postcodes in Wall End
E6 2RW, E6 2DR, E6 2BY, E6 2RQ, E6 2AT, E6 2DW, E6 2ES, E6 2BA, E6 2ND … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 2.1 miles3.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Barking Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Woodgrange Park Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.7 miles12.3 km
Hotels near Wall End Ad
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Aloft London Excel 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Batty Langley's 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
Schools in Wall End
- Altmore Infant School Primary
- Langdon Academy All ages
- Nelson Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 0.6 miles1 km
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 1 mile1.6 km
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 3.1 miles5 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Olympic Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km