Chapel End
Ward in Waltham Forest, England
| Coordinates: | 51.596, -0.014 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 37 90 |
Chapel End is a compact ward in the east of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, sitting close to the Lea Valley and within easy reach of Walthamstow and Leyton. The area is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war council housing that reflects its development from the 19th century onward; its name hints at a lost chapel and the patchwork of streets and small green spaces that characterise this part of London.
Socially and culturally, Chapel End is diverse, home to long‑standing communities alongside newer arrivals, and supported by local shops, community centres and faith groups. Like much of the borough it has seen regeneration pressures and local initiatives aimed at improving housing and services, while remaining notable for its everyday local economy of independent traders and easy access to the leisure and employment opportunities of the Lea Valley corridor.
Postcode districts covering Chapel End
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 10.8 miles
- Islington 5.3 miles
- City of Westminster 8.7 miles
- Bexley 11.5 miles
- Sutton 18 miles
- Croydon 16.5 miles
- Harrow 13.8 miles
- Basildon 20.5 miles
- Watford 17.4 miles
- Chelmsford 23.3 miles
- Harlow 13 miles
- Stevenage 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Forest Built-up area 0.3 miles
- William Morris Ward 0.8 miles
- Wood Street Ward 0.8 miles
- Higham Hill Ward 0.8 miles
- Upper Walthamstow Ward 0.9 miles
- Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 0.9 miles
- Hoe Street Ward 0.9 miles
- Larkswood Ward 1.1 miles
- High Street Ward 1.1 miles
- Valley Ward 1.3 miles
- Markhouse Ward 1.3 miles
- St. James Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Chapel End
E17 4LP, E17 4LQ, E17 4LN, E17 4BD, E17 5JW, E17 4LL, E17 4FF, E17 5AD, E17 5DP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 7 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 20.9 miles
- Wood Street Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Walthamstow Central Station 0.9 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.6 miles
Hotels near Chapel End Ad
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Gantry London 5 3.5 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 3.5 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 3.7 miles
- Trinity House Hotel 1.3 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3.5 miles
- Finsbury Rose 5 4.6 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 3.6 miles
- Woodford Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- The Westbridge Hotel Stratford 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Chapel End
- Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Primary
- Chapel End Junior Academy Primary
- Frederick Bremer School Secondary
- Roger Ascham Primary School Primary
- Sir George Monoux College Further education
- Waltham Forest College Further education
- Walthamstow Academy Secondary
- Walthamstow Primary Academy Primary
- Whitefield School Special
Local points of interest
- Woodford Wells Historic site 2.1 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 2.2 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 2.3 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 2.5 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 2.5 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 3 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.1 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 3.2 miles
- Hockey Centre Stadium 3.2 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3.3 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.3 miles