North East London

North East London may not receive as much attention as its more glamorous neighbours. However, this buzzing corner of the capital is attracting plenty of property hunters right now… Great value homes? Check. Top schools? Check. Diverse, lively culture? Check and check. Developers have transformed swathes of North East London in recent years, with Walthamstow and Leyton in particular welcoming a new generation of renters and buyers into a varied selection of sleek new homes.

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Best places to live in North East London

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Walthamstow Gateway in North East London

Walthamstow

Walthamstow residents have plenty to say about the nature reserves, friendly locals and wealth of cafes, bars and restaurants. They also praise the parks and swift transport connections into central London:

The community is great in Walthamstow. There are so many different cultures that come together, whether it’s in the markets or just crossing people on the street. The amenities are great – you have every shop you could need on your doorstep combined with gems like the Village and Lloyd Park. The transport links are fantastic – friends are often surprised how quickly they can get to Walthamstow from central London.
– Sam, Verified Resident, Walthamstow Gateway

The location is great! Just a 2 minute walk to Blackhorse Rd tube (and so convenient as the Victoria line is so quick). There are 2 small supermarkets nearby, and lots of lovely new coffee shops/breweries and restaurants in Walthamstow. The area is very ‘up and coming’ which is fab, there’s always something new to explore.
– Sophie, Verified Resident, Fizzy Walthamstow

I love Walthamstow as a community as well as a location – fantastic transport links (Victoria line is incredibly efficient). The area reflects a strong melting pot of cultures where everyone and anyone can fit in, as well as lovely restaurants, parks and beautiful nature reserves.
– Amber, Verified Resident, Blackhorse Mills

Sir Alfred Hitchcock studio publicity shot

Leyton/Leytonstone

Leyton and Leytonstone are also attracting an influx of new residents. These booming suburbs offer great value homes and some excellent schools. Leytonstone also celebrates its strong connections to renowned film director Sir Alfred Hitchcock, with colourful mosaics around the tube station celebrating his birth and residence in the area.

I like that it’s close to many local amenities, the bank, Tesco, Iceland and many Asian supermarkets as well as halal butchers. Fruit stalls line the streets. It is a 10 minute bus ride to Walthamstow Central on the Victoria line.
– Dinah, Verified Resident, Pearl Apartments

Families in Leytonstone enjoy close proximity to open green spaces such as Epping Forest, Wanstead Flats and Victoria Park. Meanwhile, the Red Lion pub is a local landmark with a rich history as a music venue. The tavern hosted Led Zeppelin’s first ever UK gig!

Just to the west, Leyton was once seen as Leytonstone’s cheaper, less well-to-do brother. However, redevelopment works there have meant house prices in the two areas are broadly similar.

Chingford

Tucked under the southern tip of Epping Forest and right at the northern tip of the Walthamstow extension of the London Overground, Chingford is named after the River Ching that runs through the district. Historically part of Essex, Chingford is now an urban district and part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

North east London green space, E17 London postcode

Green Spaces

Walthamstow Marshes comprise just over 90 acres of fields, wetland, footpaths and waterways that attract locals seeking open green spaces, as well as flora and fauna rarely seen in the rest of Greater London. Just north of the Walthamstow Marshes, Walthamstow Wetlands is one of the largest urban wetland areas in Europe. It’s a major draw for anglers as well as birdwatchers drawn by the rich diversity of its resident and visiting species.

The ‘Lungs of London’, Epping Forest sits just north of Walthamstow. This ancient woodland offers 5,900 acres originally set aside by Queen Victoria for Londoners to explore. it is now a very popular spot for mountain bikers, with regular rides organised by local clubs on the weekends.

Transport

Overground services provide the most extensive travel options for North East London. Walthamstow Central station also provides connections into central London via the Victoria line, while the Central line runs from Stratford and up to the loop serving the area around Chigwell, Redbridge and Woodford. The Central line also runs further north up through Loughton to its terminus at Epping.

North East London celebrities

Celebrities connected to North East London include Alfred Hitchcock, who was born in Leytonstone. Singer-songwriter Damon Albarn, footballer David Beckham and acor Derek Jacobi were also born in Leytonstone. Celebrated Apple designer Jonny Ive and footballer Harry Kane are both from Chingford, while Winston Churchill was MP for Epping from 1924-45.

Reviews in North East London

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Review Date Mar 2024

Lots to do locally but far enough from the hustle and bustle. Nice local attractions and very scenic

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Love the building our third year here. The staff are so sweet particularly Kiew and Shingy. Always going above and beyond and make such an effort to make you feel at home.

The communal spaces are great and a nice way to entertain and meet your neighbours

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Proximity to student accom is a bit close. So can be loud

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Yes usually varies. We had a power cut for several hours

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A real gem of a place.

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Review Date Mar 2024

Blackhorse Mills is fantastic for anyone who commutes or works from home as you have excellent transport links, lots of cafes, bakeries, breweries, workspaces and the beautiful wetlands to top it all off!

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There’s a lot to love about living here, especially the communal spaces and how they nurture a real sense of community. We have lived here for 3+ years and have met some wonderful people in this time.

I also love the gym and the pool, they are well maintained and all the staff here are helpful and personable.

As a dog owner, I find the space for dogs somewhat disappointing and wish that we could have a larger more natural space for our dogs to be off lead. Our current ‘dog park’ isn’t fit for purpose but still grateful to have some lovely dog walking options close by.

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That it was fully furnished and that there is limited worktop space in the kitchen if you happen to live in one of the townhouses.

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Any issues we’ve had have been swiftly and professionally dealt with.

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A beautiful place to live.

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Review Date Mar 2024

With the breweries close by and walthamstow village a short walk there’s everything you could need. A 3 minute walk to blackhorse road station means you can get across Londok very quickly. The view of the wetlands is beautiful and like a little oasis inside London. Parking is very limited but we don’t own a car. I come from Walthamstow so being able to live so close to where I grew up is lovely.

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The design of the flat itself is lovely, very light and spacious with very nice but also practical furniture. The shared spaces are also very well thought out and always very clean. The security makes you feel very safe living here. If there is ever anything wrong the building management team are quick to respond too.

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The cupboards in the flat do not come with any shelves so these need to be installed and paid for yourself.

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The building management team have been quick to respond to an issues and very happy to help.

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Great development with responsive management

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Review Date Mar 2024

Local area is really great with plently of green spaces for walking (Wetlands, canal), a wide range of nearby shops (Tesco, Coop, international supermarket, High street, pharmacies etc) and close transport connections.

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The development is great: good design and quality, Samsung appliances in the kitchen, modern bathrooms, nice common area for co-working and relaxing, and ammenities such as gym, pool and tennis pitch. There is also reception and dedicated parcel room, which makes life much easier.

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Inspect the water pipes near the mains valve (stop cock) if you can – it failed after five years, but there might have been signs before that.

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

We recently had a water leak in the flat due to a discloated pipe while we were on holiday. Luckily the bulding management team reacted very quickly to mitigate the damage. They stopped leak immediately after noticing it, collected the water, moved our affected possessions in safe areas, and started the drying process. They also fixed the pipe while we were away, and when we returned the flat was pretty much back to normal. Huge thanks to Toye, Robert and colleagues for their quick and professional reaction!

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