Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Wanstead is an affluent area in east London, England, in the London Borough of Redbridge. It borders South Woodford to the north, Redbridge to the east and Forest Gate to the south, with Leytonstone and Walthamstow to the west. It is located 8 miles northeast of Charing Cross. “
What type of amenities may you need in Wanstead?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Wanstead name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in Wanstead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Post Office | 75-77, High Street Wanstead, London | 3.7 | 41 |
| Post box | Gainsborough Road, London | 0 | 0 |
What schools are in the area of Wanstead?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Wanstead vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Fuller – Piano Teacher | 13 Langley Crescent, London | 5 | 3 |
| Jazz Summer School | 41A High Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Little Bear’s On Wanstead Green | 3 The Green, London | 5 | 7 |
| Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School | 1A Draycot Road, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| Little Bear’s in Wanstead Village | 14 Seagry Road, London | 5 | 5 |
| Little Diamonds | Cambridge Lodge, 56 Hermon Hill, London | 3.2 | 21 |
| Wanstead High School | Redbridge Lane West, London | 3.2 | 30 |
| ALL STARS | Fladgate Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Top Mark Tuition Centre | 889 High Road Leytonstone, London | 4.8 | 68 |
| Wanstead Church School | Church Path, London | 5 | 1 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School, Wanstead | Chestnut Drive, London | 3.8 | 8 |
| Treehouse Nursery Schools | 35 Woodbine Place, London | 3.3 | 11 |
| St. Joseph’s Convent Independent Primary School for Girls | 59 Cambridge Park, London | 4.2 | 13 |
| Little Bear’s Daycare Group | 3 The Green, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | Christ Church Wanstead, Wanstead Place, London | 5 | 2 |
| Wanstead Children’s Centre | 33 Wanstead Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Treehouse Nursery Schools – Cambridge Park | 25 Cambridge Park, London | 5 | 1 |
| The Grove Montessori | Grosvenor Road, London | 4 | 1 |
| Ankur Coaching | 30 Voluntary Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Violin, Viola & Piano lessons in Wanstead | Wellington Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Wanstead
We assembled the train and tube stations of Wanstead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snaresbrook | Station Approach, London | 3.8 | 48 |
| Wanstead | The Green, London | 4 | 41 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Wanstead?
Wanstead has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Hospital | Makepeace Road, London | 3.6 | 36 |
| The Galleon & Heronwood | Makepeace Road, London | 3.4 | 8 |
In the city of Wanstead, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of Wanstead? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Wanstead to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Gyms to stay in shape in Wanstead
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Wanstead easy.
| 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 |
Are the restaurants in Wanstead any good?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Wanstead, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George – JD Wetherspoon | 155-159 High Street, London | 4.3 | 1842 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 35 High Street, London | 4.3 | 136 |
| The Cuckfield | 31 High Street, Greater, London | 4.3 | 1410 |
| Toby Carvery Snaresbrook | 73 Hollybush Hill, Greater, London | 4.3 | 3011 |
| Nightingale on the Green | 51 Nightingale Lane, London | 4.3 | 350 |
| Belgique Wanstead Cafe | 29 Cambridge Park, London | 4.3 | 378 |
| The Larder | 39 High Street, London | 4.3 | 393 |
| India Garden | 12 Nightingale Lane, London | 4.3 | 144 |
| Luppolo Pizza | 36-38 High Street, London | 4.3 | 637 |
| OTTO Restaurant Bar | 44 High Street, London | 4.3 | 733 |
| Piccolo Ristorante | 117b High Street, London | 4.3 | 438 |
| GAIL’s Bakery Wanstead | 55-57 High Street, London | 4.3 | 684 |
| Cafe Brunch | 40 High Street, London | 4.3 | 217 |
| Provender Restaurant | 17 High Street, London | 4.3 | 729 |
| Dama de Elche | 7 Cambridge Park, London | 4.3 | 381 |
| Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel | 147 Whipps Cross Road, London | 4.3 | 561 |
| Robins Pie & Mash London | 14 High Street, London | 4.3 | 426 |
| The Tiffin Tin (Wanstead) | 4 Station Parade, High Street, London | 4.3 | 230 |
| Purbani | 153 High Street, London | 4.3 | 179 |
| The Bungalow Cafe of Wanstead | 49 Spratt Hall Road, London | 4.3 | 243 |
Green space in the city of Wanstead
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Wanstead 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 Wanstead
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Wanstead. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Wanstead.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Northcote Arms | 110 Grove Green Rd Leyton E11 4EL | Traditional local pub. with a change of owner in 2014. The pub has 5 separate areas and 2 large gardens. It serves at least 2 local ales all from breweries within a 3 mile radius of the pub. Additional ales are available for Leyton Orient home games. There is also a large whiskey selection. The pub hosts several events such as Drag, Music bingo, Vinyl night and folk music. There are regular art exhibitions and the pub has strong links with the local community. Local CAMRA pub of the year 2020. Food is Burgers/Hot Dogs with vegan options available. |
| Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone E11 3HN | Traditional local pub, now an open interior where once there were three rooms. You have to guess which of the three doors is the way in! Pool, darts and shove halfpenny, rear courtyard, and a canopy at the front. Regular entertainment includes karaoke, bingo and quizzes. Real Ale not always available. |
| Birkbeck Tavern | 45 Langthorne Road Leytonstone E11 4HL | Traditional local (a free house since 1991), tucked away in the back streets near Leyton tube station, very popular on Orient match days with both home and away fans. The excellent beer garden is recommended for summer. Was taken over by Barter Inns in 2012 (now known as Town Centre Inns). Two separate bars, with smaller public bar on the corner, connecting round the back of the servery to a medium-sized lounge were the real ales can be found. Quite blokey, with juke box, sports on TV, pool and darts. Happy Hour weekdays 11-7 when Rita’s Beer (Courage Best in Oct 2019) is £3 a pint. |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone E11 4EA | Large pub divided into three areas, public, saloon and games room (four pool tables). Various bric-a-brac, photos decorate. Outside extensively tiled with various sculptures on upper parts. Darts. Function room. Closed on 7 Sep 2014 but reopened in March 2015 following the sale by Stonegate to Equity Estates. Rumours of plans for development to flats sparked the registration as an ACV. The Electric Star group of pubs have taken a 20 year lease. Food is provided by Krapow with roasts on Sunday. |
| Leytonstone ex-servicemens club | 2 Harvey Road Leytonstone E11 3BD | The Club was originally founded in 1922 to provide a place to meet, socialise and celebrate the return of ex-servicemen and their families as they returned from the World Wars I & II. Though no longer just a members club. membership today goes much wider and reflects the exciting, constantly changing mix of people living and working in and around East London. |
| North Star | 24 Browning Road Leytonstone E11 3AR | Originally two cottages converted to a pub in about 1858 and one of the oldest drinking establishments in Leytonstone Village Conservation Area. A warm and welcoming pub with very efficient bar staff, it is named after the brigantine in which the first landlord made his only sea voyage, between Hartlepool and India. The public bar has a small serving hatch and the saloon has a long single bar with five handpumps. Thai Food and Pizza are available .though they operate differing hours. Local CAMRA branch pub of the year 2019. The pub may stay open later on Mondays. Please ask at the bar. Dogs are allowed outside only. |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone E11 3AA | Large Victorian pub in the heart of Leytonstone which has become very popular since its reopening by Antic. It has 10 handpumps with a changing selection from small breweries such as Redemption and Thornbridge. A varied menu offers quality food at pub prices. You will find a quiz night on Mondays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and live music on Sundays. |
| Rookwood Village | 314 Cann Hall Road Leytonstone E11 3NW | ex Enterprise, ex-Labatts. Ex Bass. Based on the ground floor of the previous pub, the Lord Rookwood. It was reopened by Urban Village pubs in September 2020 following a complete, high quality, refurbishment. The pub is a mixture of booths and table with a patio to the rear. 4 cask ales are sold and the pub aims to have a locally brewed beer available. The food offering contains a large range of pizza’s and burgers. |
| Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel | 147 Whipps Cross Road Leytonstone E11 1NP | One of the few pubs in the East London area with accommodation. Overlooking Epping Forest. Real log fires. Various alcoves leading off from the bar. Photos of ‘The Master’ (who was born in Leytonstone) and stars of his films on the walls. There are 2 covered but not enclosed outdoor “smoking” areas to each side of the entrance steps. The balcony area at rear (last seen many years ago) is no more – now a restaurant extension at bar level. |
| Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone E11 1HH | Large, contemporary Wetherspoon pub, converted in 1997 from a gymnasium, carpet retailers and a co-operative store. On the long bar, 12 hand pumps serve up to eight guest ales and real cider. There are plenty of tables inside and out, and TV for major sporting events. Opposite the bar, a raised seating area is available free of charge for meetings or parties. There is an unusual sculpture at the beginning of the bar |
| Wanstead Golf Club | Overton Drive Leytonstone E11 2LW | Wanstead Golf Club was established in 1893. Venue has reduced hours during Winter months – closes 9pm November to March |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Wanstead would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Wanstead and what company operates here.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | 32-39 Temple Fortune Parade, London | 4.3 | 232 |
| M&S Simply Food | 820-832 Finchley Road, London | 4.1 | 316 |
| Superhormuz | 4-5 Ashbourne Avenue, London | 3.9 | 23 |
| Kosher Paradise | 10, Ashbourne Parade, Finchley Road, London | 4.6 | 33 |
Galleries and Museums
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 Wanstead 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 kind of things are there to do in the city of Wanstead?
Wanstead is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly Wanstead event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026