Larkswood

Coordinates:	51.611, -0.008
OS grid ref:	TQ 37 92

Larkswood is a residential ward in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, set on the edge of north-east London. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing and low-rise estates, punctuated by green pockets such as local recreation grounds and nearby fragments of Epping Forest and the River Ching, which give the area a surprisingly leafy feel for being within the capital.

Locally there’s a strong community focus with schools, community centres and small parades of shops serving everyday needs; many residents commute via nearby stations at Chingford and Highams Park. The ward’s history is shaped by its proximity to the forest and suburban growth in the 20th century, and current local priorities tend to centre on balancing regeneration and housing pressures with preserving green space and community facilities.

Postcode districts covering Larkswood

Most populated places nearby

Brent 11.3 miles18.1 km
Islington 6.2 miles9.9 km
City of Westminster 9.5 miles15.3 km
Bexley 12.2 miles19.6 km
Sutton 19 miles30.6 km
Croydon 17.6 miles28.3 km
Harrow 14.1 miles22.7 km
Basildon 20.4 miles32.8 km
Watford 17.5 miles28.1 km
Chelmsford 22.7 miles36.5 km
Harlow 12 miles19.2 km
Stevenage 21.6 miles34.8 km

Neighbouring places

Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 0.6 miles1 km
Valley Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
Waltham Forest Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
Chapel End Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
Endlebury Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
Higham Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
Upper Walthamstow Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Monkhams Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
William Morris Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Churchfields Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Wood Street Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km

Example postcodes in Larkswood

E4 9UX, E4 9BX, E4 9BH, E4 6XR, E4 9EX, E4 6UW, E4 9ED, E4 9ST, E4 9TA … See all

Transport links

London City Airport 7.8 miles12.6 km
London Heathrow Airport 21.5 miles34.7 km
Highams Park Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
Chingford Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Waterloo Bus Depot 8.6 miles13.9 km

Hotels near Larkswood Ad

Dao by Dorsett North London 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
The Red Lion Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
Batty Langley's 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hyatt House London Stratford 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Pan Pacific London 5 7.2 miles11.6 km
The Stratford Hotel London 5 4.5 miles7.3 km
Trinity House Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
Holiday Inn Express London Chingford 3 0.7 miles1.2 km

Schools in Larkswood

Ainslie Wood Primary School Primary
Lime Academy Larkswood Primary
South Chingford Foundation School Secondary

Local points of interest

Woodford Wells Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 2 miles3.2 km
White Hart Lane Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km
Leytonstone Library Library 3.1 miles5 km
Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 3.4 miles5.4 km
Brisbane Road Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
Epping Forest Forest 3.7 miles5.9 km
Eton Manor Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
Olympic BMX Track Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
London Velopark Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
Hockey Centre Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
Basketball Arena Stadium 4.3 miles7 km