Upper Walthamstow
Ward in Waltham Forest, England
| Coordinates: | 51.591, 0.004 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 38 89 |
Upper Walthamstow sits in the north of the London borough of Waltham Forest and is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, inter‑war housing and some newer developments. It’s conveniently placed for central Walthamstow and well connected to the rest of the city via the Victoria line at Walthamstow Central and nearby suburban rail, while also enjoying access to green spaces such as the Walthamstow Marshes, the Lea Valley and Epping Forest.
The neighbourhood reflects Walthamstow’s history - once part of Essex and known for its arts and crafts links around the William Morris Gallery - and today hosts a lively high‑street culture, independent cafés and a diverse community; ongoing regeneration has brought economic change and rising property values alongside established local life.
Postcode districts covering Upper Walthamstow
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Islington 5.7 miles9.2 km
- City of Westminster 9 miles14.5 km
- Bexley 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Sutton 18 miles28.9 km
- Croydon 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Harrow 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Basildon 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Watford 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Chelmsford 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Harlow 13.1 miles21 km
- Stevenage 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Wood Street Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- South Woodford Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Chapel End Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hoe Street Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Waltham Forest Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Forest Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Churchfields Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Wanstead Village Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- William Morris Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Markhouse Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Leytonstone Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Example postcodes in Upper Walthamstow
E17 4BH, E17 3NF, E17 4DH, E17 3PX, E17 3RW, E17 3NU, E17 4FU, E17 4DD, E17 4DP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 6.3 miles10.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Wood Street Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Walthamstow Central Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels near Upper Walthamstow Ad
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Batty Langley's 5 6 miles9.6 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
Schools in Upper Walthamstow
- Forest School Independent - all ages
- Thorpe Hall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leytonstone Library Library 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- London Velopark Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Hockey Centre Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km