Cathall
Ward in Waltham Forest, England
| Coordinates: | 51.558, 0.001 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 38 86 |
Cathall sits in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, just north of the town centre of Leyton. It is largely residential, dominated by post‑war council estates alongside pockets of newer housing, and benefits from proximity to the River Lea corridor and the open spaces of the Lea Valley. The area is reasonably well connected to central London, with local bus routes and the Central line a short journey away.
Shaped by mid‑20th century redevelopment, Cathall has a strong community focus with active local groups and regeneration projects addressing long‑standing social and economic challenges. The ward reflects the borough’s multicultural character and has been touched by broader east London change - pressures from rising demand sit alongside grassroots initiatives, while nearby Walthamstow provides markets, cultural venues and creative activity that residents often use.
Postcode districts covering Cathall
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 11.2 miles
- Islington 4.8 miles
- City of Westminster 7.7 miles
- Bexley 9 miles
- Sutton 15.9 miles
- Croydon 14.1 miles
- Harrow 14.7 miles
- Basildon 19.8 miles
- Watford 18.9 miles
- Chelmsford 24 miles
- Harlow 15.3 miles
- Grays 15.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cann Hall Ward 0.4 miles
- Grove Green Ward 0.4 miles
- Maryland Ward 0.7 miles
- Leyton Ward 0.7 miles
- Leytonstone Ward 0.8 miles
- Forest Gate North Ward 1.1 miles
- Stratford Olympic Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Forest Ward 1.2 miles
- Forest Gate South Ward 1.4 miles
- Wanstead Park Ward 1.5 miles
- King's Park Ward 1.5 miles
- Stratford Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Cathall
E15 2DD, E11 4PH, E11 4LF, E11 4PU, E11 4JL, E15 2BB, E11 4HR, E11 4LA, E11 4HF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 20.5 miles
- Leyton Underground Station 0.3 miles
- Leytonstone High Road Station 0.5 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6.1 miles
Hotels near Cathall Ad
- The Gantry London 5 0.9 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 0.9 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 1.1 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 0.9 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 1 mile
- The Westbridge Hotel Stratford 4 1.4 miles
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 1.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Stratford 3 1.5 miles
- Hotel DC, Stratford 3 1.1 miles
Schools in Cathall
- Mayville Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Brisbane Road Stadium 0.6 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 0.7 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 0.8 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 0.8 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 0.8 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 0.9 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 0.9 miles
- Hockey Centre Stadium 1.1 miles
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 1.1 miles
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 1.3 miles
- Handball Arena Stadium 1.3 miles
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 1.3 miles