Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Walthamstow is a town in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, around 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Central London. The town borders Chingford to the north, Snaresbrook and South Woodford to the east, Leyton and Leytonstone to the south, and Tottenham to the west. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of approximately 109,424. “
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At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Walthamstow has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Walthamstow.
What supermarkets are there?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Walthamstow. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Walthamstow.
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The range of gyms in Walthamstow
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Walthamstow.
| 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
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Walthamstow below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lloyd Park Centre | Winns Avenue, Walthamstow | 4.5 | 831 |
| William Morris Gallery | Lloyd Park House, 531 Forest Road, London | 4.6 | 1559 |
| Vestry House Museum | Vestry Road, London | 4.5 | 344 |
What type of green space is there in Walthamstow?
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Walthamstow is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| 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 Walthamstow
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Walthamstow has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beerblefish Brewing Taproom | Unit 2A-4, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Road London E17 5QJ | The Beerblefish taproom is located on a Walthamstow trading estate also used by other brewery taprooms. Brewing continues at their Edmonton site until November 2021 after which it is intended to be moved here. All Beerblefish beers are suitable for vegans and are cask/keykeg/bottle conditioned. There is a large one room bar area with bench, table and stool seating for up to 50 people. There are four outside seats. A striking space age mural by renowned urban artist Tizer ID covers the back wall. Service is from a central bar which adjoins the temperature controlled ground floor cellar. Three Cask ales from Beerblefish and one guest ale are usually on sale. Wines Spirits and soft drinks are also available. There is a free to use pool table and low key background music. Board games available for a donation. Dutch shuffleboard every Thursday. Regular Games Nights. First Sunday of every month is Sip Sip Knit – All crafts welcome – knitting, sewing, crochet, paper crafts, etc. They also do brew days – see website. Payment is card only. |
Restaurants in the area
Walthamstow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 178 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 163 |
| Dhaka Tandoori | 103 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 190 |
| Ginger-Woo | 374 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 115 |
| The Kitchen | 41 Orford Road, London | 4.3 | 556 |
| Eat 17 Restaurant | 28-30 Orford Road, London | 4.3 | 1069 |
| Ginger Takeaway | 374 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 68 |
| Wonder Chicken | 635 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Morleys Walthamstow | 12 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 78 |
| Buhler and Co (Brunch/Lunch/Coffee shop) | 8 Chingford Road, London | 4.3 | 568 |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 15 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 614 |
| Quattro Stagioni | 402 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| Cinar Grill | Hiltongrove Business Centre, 166 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 207 |
| Xhauri | 176 Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 82 |
| Sodo Pizza Walthamstow | 21 Hatherley Mews, London | 4.3 | 1083 |
| Turtle Bay Walthamstow | The Scene, Cleveland Place, 269 High Street, London | 4.3 | 3358 |
| Creams Cafe Walthamstow | Churchill Business Centre, 4 Church Hill, London | 4.3 | 1007 |
| Nando’s Walthamstow | 1, The Scene, 261 High Street, Greater, London | 4.3 | 1907 |
| Subway | 214A Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 95 |
| Buns | 799 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 203 |
| Peri Peri and Pizza Cottage | 799 Forest Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
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The facilities you might need in Walthamstow
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Tube & Train stations within the region of Walthamstow
Train and tube stations in Walthamstow can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Central | Walthamstow Central Station BR, Hoe Street, London | 4.3 | 242 |
What schools are in the area of Walthamstow?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Walthamstow
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College | 190 Chingford Road, London | 3.7 | 75 |
| Bongalong (previously known as Music Makers) | 2 Greenleaf Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| YLC COLLEGE EROL SERBESLIK VE VATANDAŞLIK KURSLARI | 627 Forest Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Renny Jackson Guitar Lessons | 64 Winns Terrace, London | 5 | 21 |
| Holy Family School – Walthamstow House Site | 1A Shernhall Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy (Park Site) | Aveling Park Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Spruce Hill Pre School | St Johns Church Brookscroft Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Greek Online School | 5 Berry Field Close, Vestry Road, London | 5 | 12 |
| Walthamstow Village Montessori Day Nursery | 6-7 West Avenue, London | 4.3 | 23 |
| Walthamstow Montessori School | Penryhn Hall, Penrhyn Avenue, London | 4.4 | 16 |
| Start Smart Tuition | 33 Palmerston Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Early Learners Centre Pre School | Orford Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Walthamstow School for Girls’ | Church Hill, London | 3.5 | 29 |
| Greenleaf Primary School | 80 Greenleaf Road, London | 3.9 | 8 |
| Our Lady & St George’s Primary School | 1 Shernhall Street, London | 4.5 | 13 |
| Alpha Steps Nursery | 89 Vallentin Road, London | 4.2 | 5 |
| The Winns Primary School | Fleeming Rd, London | 3.1 | 19 |
| Church Hill Nursery School | 47 Woodbury Road, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| Carville Day Nursery | 43 West Avenue Road, London | 3.6 | 20 |
| Holy Family School & 6th Form | Wiseman House Site, 34 Shernhall Street, London | 3 | 45 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Walthamstow?
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Walthamstow can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Post Office | 240 Hoe Street, London | 2.6 | 94 |
| Forest Road Post Office | 532-536 Forest Road, London | 4.4 | 163 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | 25A Church Hill, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | Walthamstow, London | 0 | 0 |
| Carr Road Post Office | 143 Carr Road, London | 3.3 | 22 |
| Londis- Raji Local Convenience Store | 143 Carr Road, London | 4.3 | 17 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Walthamstow
Walthamstow has 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window to the Womb Walthamstow, London | 39 Wood Street, London | 4.9 | 1358 |
| Forest Road Medical Centre | 354-358 Forest Road, London | 2.8 | 45 |
| Yawye Ltd | 45 Selborne Road, London | 1.7 | 6 |
| Barchester home care | Waltham Abbey | N/A | N/A |
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Walthamstow?
Walthamstow 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 Walthamstow. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Walthamstow.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Walthamstow 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.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026