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 miles18 km
- Islington 4.8 miles7.7 km
- City of Westminster 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bexley 9 miles14.6 km
- Sutton 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Croydon 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Harrow 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Basildon 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Watford 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Chelmsford 24 miles38.6 km
- Harlow 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Grays 15.2 miles24.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Cann Hall Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Grove Green Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Maryland Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Leyton Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Leytonstone Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Forest Gate North Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stratford Olympic Park Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Forest Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Forest Gate South Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wanstead Park Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- King's Park Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Stratford Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
Example postcodes in Cathall
E11 4PB, E15 2TR, E11 4AY, E11 4LL, E15 2BP, E11 4YJ, E15 2FH, E11 4NZ, E15 2DB … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4.3 miles7 km
- London Heathrow Airport 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Leyton Underground Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Leytonstone High Road Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6.1 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Cathall Ad
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Batty Langley's 5 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Cathall
- Mayville Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Brisbane Road Stadium 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 0.8 miles1.3 km
- London Velopark Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hockey Centre Stadium 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Handball Arena Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km