Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Leytonstone is an area in East London, England, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It adjoins Wanstead to the north-east, Forest Gate to the south-east, Stratford to the south-west, Leyton to the west, and Walthamstow to the north-west, and is 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Charing Cross. “
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Things we love about Leytonstone
Leytonstone has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Leytonstone has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
In Leytonstone, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Leytonstone offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Public houses of Leytonstone
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Leytonstone. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Leytonstone
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Inn | 26 East Bay Lane, Here East London E15 2GW | Canal side bar with outside seating. Interior is simple with 8 taps and 2 cask ales. Food is Burgers & pizzas |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Out of all the other services in Leytonstone, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Leytonstone.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 580-586 Roman Road, Bow, London | 3.9 | 618 |
| Tesco Express | 66 Vernon Road, Bow, London | 2.8 | 249 |
| Tesco Express | 1-5, Merchants Quarter, Bow, London | 2.5 | 152 |
| Iceland Supermarket London | 571-574 Roman Road, Bow, London | 3.9 | 323 |
| Old Ford Supermarket | 389 Old Ford Road, Old Ford, London | 4.3 | 34 |
| Inci Food Centre, Roman Road | 599 Roman Road, Old Ford, London | 4.5 | 104 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket | Roman Road, London | 4.5 | 194 |
| Cornucopia Market Bow | Bevan Court, 246 Tredegar Road, Bow, London | 4.3 | 81 |
| Best Food Centre Old Ford | 417 Roman Road, Old Ford, London | 4.4 | 103 |
| 5th Avenue | Unit C, Bow Quarter, Arlington Building, 60 Fairfield Road, Bow, London | 4.7 | 24 |
| Low Cost Supermarket London | 367 Mile End Road, London | 4.4 | 25 |
Restaurants in the area
Leytonstone is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree – JD Wetherspoon | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 1765 |
| McDonald’s | 865/873 High Road, London | 4.3 | 4630 |
| Kebabish Original (Leytonstone) | 755 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 250 |
| Leytonstone Spice | 639 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 169 |
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road, London | 4.3 | 139 |
| Panda dim sum Cafe | 767 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 596 |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 821 |
| Exceline Restaurant and Catering | 529 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 218 |
| Time 2 Eat | 63 Bulwer Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| La Bella Vita | 853 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 422 |
| Tex Bites | 710 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 275 |
| Chicks | 497 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 64 |
| The Chicken Shack | The Plough and Harrow, 419 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Singburi | 593 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 471 |
| Mum Likes Thai Food (Leytonstone) | 682 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 176 |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road, London | 4.3 | 1071 |
| The Olive | 25-27 Kirkdale Road, London | 4.3 | 839 |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane, London | 4.3 | 123 |
| San Marino Coffee | 668 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 792 |
| KFC Leytonstone – High Road | 638 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.3 | 502 |
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Leytonstone
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Leytonstone might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Museums & Galleries
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Leytonstone we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
What to do in the area of Leytonstone
Leytonstone is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Leytonstone. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Leytonstone.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Leytonstone and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
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In Leytonstone, what things may you need?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Leytonstone name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in Leytonstone
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Group | 6 Joseph Ray Road, London | 3.2 | 16 |
| Leytonstone Delivery Office | Royal Mail Leytonstone Delivery Office, 6 Joseph Ray Road, London | 2.9 | 122 |
| Leytonstone Post Office | 21 Church Lane, London | 2.5 | 74 |
| Post box | 374 Grove Green Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Post box | Gainsborough Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Post box | 3 Claremont Road, London | 0 | 0 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Leytonstone?
Leytonstone has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Road Medical Centre | 94 Francis Road, London | 2.4 | 124 |
| Medazur Medical Clinic | 676-678 High Road Leytonstone, Greater, London | 4.8 | 119 |
| Harrow Road GP Practice | Health Centre, Triangle House, 2-8 Harrow Road, London | 4 | 892 |
What schools are in the area of Leytonstone?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Leytonstone. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery School | Cecil Road, London | 5 | 5 |
| Guitar Access – Guitar Lessons | 88 Woodhouse Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Harrington Road, London | 4 | 17 |
| Azhar Academy Primary School | 470 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4 | 14 |
| London School of Ministry | 139 Ashville Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Docklands Day Nursery | 26 Fairlop Road, London | 4.6 | 28 |
| Top Mark Tuition Centre | 889 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.8 | 68 |
| Norlington School and 6th Form | Norlington Road, London | 3 | 18 |
| Connaught School for Girls | Dyers Hall Road South, London | 4.6 | 11 |
| VITAL EET Supplementary School | Methodist Church Hall, 296 Cann Hall Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Davies Lane Primary School | 74 Davies Lane, London | 4.7 | 12 |
| Little Green Man Nursery | 15 Lemna Road, London | 3.2 | 11 |
| Mayville Primary School | 79 Lincoln Street, London | 3.9 | 17 |
| Little Sing Song | Good Shepherd Studios, Davies Lane, London | 5 | 3 |
| Tutor Doctor Wanstead Loughton Chingford Chigwell | 1st Floor, 787 High Road Leytonstone, London | 5 | 2 |
| Connaught School for Girls Annexe | 14 Madeira Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Harvey House Nursery | Harvey House, 1a Harvey Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Bruce Music | Woodbridge House, 145 Mornington Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Rory Guitar – Best London Guitar Lessons – Leytonstone or Online Tutor | Flat 1, 49 Drayton Road, London | 5 | 14 |
| Sunbeams Day Nursery Leytonstone Ltd | 10 Bushwood, London | 5 | 6 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Leytonstone
We assembled the train and tube stations of Leytonstone in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone High Road | High Road, London | 4.2 | 32 |
| Leytonstone | Leytonstone Station Underground Ltd, Church Lane, London | 4 | 153 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026