Ward in Waltham Forest, England
| Coordinates: | 51.59, -0.029 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 36 89 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
William Morris sits in the north-east of the London borough of Waltham Forest, close to the green corridor of the River Lea and the Lea Valley. Named after the designer and social thinker, the area blends Victorian terraces and post-war council housing and benefits from proximity to Walthamstow’s cultural amenities, including the William Morris Gallery and several community arts projects.
Historically touched by riverside industry, the neighbourhood has been reshaped by regeneration and changing house prices, producing a mix of long-standing local communities and newer arrivals, independent cafes and small businesses. Good transport links into central London, local parks and a lively street-level scene give it a quietly creative, socially diverse character.
E17 4QR, E17 5EU, E17 6DS, E17 4PG, E17 5EY, E17 6QN, E17 5LL, E17 5EJ, E17 5YA … See all