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 miles
- Islington 5.7 miles
- City of Westminster 9 miles
- Bexley 10.7 miles
- Sutton 18 miles
- Croydon 16.3 miles
- Harrow 14.6 miles
- Basildon 19.7 miles
- Watford 18.3 miles
- Chelmsford 22.7 miles
- Harlow 13.1 miles
- Stevenage 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wood Street Ward 0.5 miles
- South Woodford Ward 0.9 miles
- Chapel End Ward 0.9 miles
- Hoe Street Ward 0.9 miles
- Waltham Forest Built-up area 1 mile
- Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 1 mile
- Forest Ward 1.1 miles
- Churchfields Ward 1.3 miles
- Wanstead Village Ward 1.3 miles
- William Morris Ward 1.4 miles
- Markhouse Ward 1.5 miles
- Leytonstone Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Upper Walthamstow
E17 3NE, E17 3RG, E17 4DE, E17 4DY, E17 4BN, E17 4BU, E17 3QP, E17 4DT, E17 3NU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 6.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 21.4 miles
- Wood Street Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Walthamstow Central Station 1.1 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.8 miles
Hotels near Upper Walthamstow Ad
- The Gantry London 5 3.1 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 3.2 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 3.3 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3.1 miles
- Woodford Hotel 3 0.6 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 3.3 miles
- Trinity House Hotel 1.8 miles
- The Westbridge Hotel Stratford 4 3.7 miles
- Wanstead Hotel 1.3 miles
Schools in Upper Walthamstow
- Forest School Independent - all ages
- Thorpe Hall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leytonstone Library Library 1.6 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 1.9 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 2.2 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 2.7 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 2.8 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 2.9 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 2.9 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 3 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3 miles
- Hockey Centre Stadium 3 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.1 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.2 miles