Borough of Waltham Forest

If you’re considering purchasing a home in The London Borough of Waltham Forest, you’ll want to read this guide first! We’ll cover everything from the area’s demographics to the top schools in the borough. Waltham Forest is located in northeast London and is one of the largest boroughs in the city. It is comprised of several distinct areas, each with its own unique charms. The population of the borough is diverse and vibrant, making it a great place to live.

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Best places to live in Borough of Waltham Forest

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Where is Waltham Forest?

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is located in northeast London. It is bordered by the boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge, and Barking and Dagenham.

Areas in Waltham Forest

The borough is comprised of several distinct areas, each with its own unique charms:

Chingford – Chingford is a historic town located in the northeast of the borough. It’s well known for its open spaces and lovely greenbelt areas.

Leyton – Leyton is a vibrant and multicultural area located east of central London. It’s home to a variety of interesting shops, restaurants, and cultural venues.

Walthamstow – Walthamstow is one of the most popular areas in the borough. It’s home to a large shopping centre, numerous pubs and clubs, and a variety of cultural attractions. Walthamstow is a large and diverse area located in the northwest of the borough. It’s home to many interesting attractions, including an arts centre, nature reserves, and a popular nightlife district.

Woodford and South Woodford – These areas are located in the south of the borough. They’re home to a large number of commuters who travel into central London for work each day. The areas are also popular with families, thanks to the number of good schools in the area.

Universities in Waltham Forest

There are several universities located in Waltham Forest:

University of East London – The University of East London is a public university located in Stratford. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

London Metropolitan University – London Metropolitan University is a public university located near the City of London. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as teacher training courses.

Top Schools in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest is home to some excellent schools, both state-funded and private:

West Hatch School – West Hatch School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school located in Chingford. It has over 1500 students and is the most popular high school in Waltham Forest.

Saint Mary’s Catholic High School – Saint Mary’s Catholic High School is an all-girls secondary school located near Woodford Green. It serves more than 900 girls and has a good reputation locally.

Forest School – Forest School is an independent, co-educational secondary school located in Walthamstow. It’s one of the most expensive schools in the area, but also one of the best performing.

The William Morris Academy – The William Morris Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Walthamstow. It’s an average performing school, but has a good reputation locally and is popular among young families in the area.

Waltham Forest College – The Waltham Forest College is a further education college located in Walthamstow. It offers courses for 16- to 19-year-olds and adult students and has a good reputation locally.

Population of Waltham Forest

The most recent census for Waltham Forest was carried out in 2011 and showed that the borough had a population of 268,000. This is an increase from the 2001 census, which showed that it had a population of 247,500. The majority of people living in Waltham Forest are between 25 and 54 years old (46%).

Reviews in Borough of Waltham Forest

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Lovely development in Walthamstow

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Review Date Sep 2024

Although 2min from Black Horse Road station living here is really nice and quite especially in the apartments that face the little courtyard which is a lovely feature. There are two coffee shops close by, a Coop and Tesco, so you’ve got most things you need on your doorstep. Walthamstow Wetlands are around the corner which is great. There is an issue with parcels being stolen regularly as delivery companies mostly drop them in areas of the development that aren’t safe from the public.

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The development is fine, relatively high quality of facilities, neutral design which is nice. Property management are putting in quite a bit of effort and are always available. I wish we had a concierge service which would help with the parcel theft. Property management accept parcels if being delivered to them but as it’s a different address to the actual flats that doesn’t happen often.

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Next door is student housing which can be loud especially in the summer.

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Yes they always respond to issues in a speedy manner.

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Fizzy Walthamstow is a great place to live!

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Review Date Sep 2024

There is a range of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues within walking distance. Great transport links!

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The building is maintained well and is kept clean. The design is reasonable, could provide more facilities like a gym etc. The building management is wonderful, Jason Anu and Richard are very approachable and always help to sort out any problems very quickly.

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The place is great for families, very peaceful with respectful neighbors

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The management always responds very swiftly and are very helpful

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Friendly people, Spacious Flats, Greenery & Breweries Nearby, KX in 15 min = Great Value

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Review Date Sep 2024

There are a bunch of coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants nearby, and with good bus and tube & overground connectivity it’s easy to get to a lot of top rated places within 15 minutes. The streets look relatively safe even at night. The area is much more safer compared to Tottenham Hale! If you’re a nature lover, you’d enjoy Walthamstow wetlands which is 10 minutes walk away, and a great trail. The property is on a road however the noise insulation is quite good, and if windows are closed you don’t hear anything. Trust me, my wife’s a light sleeper.

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The development is great. We live in a 2b2b. I don’t hear any noise from neighbours or road. The kitchen has a lot of space. It’s all wooden flooring which we like as it’s easy to hoover. The co-working space has better vibe than most cafe’s around as well as coffee and some snacks available always. There is a co-op literally next to the building so anytime you’re missing anything it’s a 5min go and get. Anu & Jason (property managers) are lovely and welcoming people who become your friends as soon as you move in. The connectivity through Victoria line tube (24h on weekends) is amazing (3 mins walk from property). It gets to King’s Cross in 15 minutes, direct bus to Stratford in < 30mins.

One thing I miss is having a gym in the development, or some tie-up with a nearby gym, as the gyms nearby have steeper costs. Also because of wetlands being nearby and in general the area filled with greenery, you may see occasional small spiders crawling into your balcony. Also wish there was a way to extend the lease beyond 12 months (but Fizzy does not do more than 12 months lease).

We're recent tenants, but would love to stay for a long long time in this development. We will update review based on how we feel after a year along with how costs rise here. But among the very expensive equipment works, blackhorse mills, this property gives you almost all the same things for much cheaper with less spiders and closer to tube and bus station.

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No inexpensive gyms within < 10mins walking distance. Walthamstow Wetlands actually closes by 5pm.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Too early to comment since we’ve moved in recently and haven’t faced any major issues.

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Well-run modern development

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Review Date Sep 2024

Great access to Victoria Line. Supermarkets and breweries nearby with Walthamstow High Street and Village walkable too. It’s quite densely populated so there’s lots of people around walking dogs, children using playgrounds etc but no through traffic on the road.

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This is a well-designed modern development with a good quality finish. The flats are very well insulated for sound and for energy efficiency. The buildings are well run and the staff are friendly and usually very quick to deal with any issues that might come up.

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Because of the high rise buildings, sounds from the street echo.

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They generally respond very quickly and get issues dealt with efficiently.

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