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 miles17.3 km
- Islington 5.3 miles8.5 km
- City of Westminster 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Bexley 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Sutton 18 miles28.9 km
- Croydon 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Harrow 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Basildon 20.5 miles33 km
- Watford 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Chelmsford 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Harlow 13 miles20.9 km
- Stevenage 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Forest Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- William Morris Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Wood Street Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Higham Hill Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Upper Walthamstow Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hoe Street Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Larkswood Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- High Street Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Valley Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Markhouse Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- St. James Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
Example postcodes in Chapel End
E17 4GT, E17 5JW, E17 4JW, E17 4JE, E17 4HJ, E17 4PW, E17 5BU, E17 5AT, E17 4GF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 7 miles11.2 km
- London Heathrow Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Wood Street Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.6 miles12.3 km
Hotels near Chapel End Ad
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Batty Langley's 5 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 6.2 miles10 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Trinity House Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 3.7 miles6 km
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 miles3.4 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 2.2 miles3.6 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 2.5 miles4 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- London Velopark Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hockey Centre Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km