| Walthamstow | |
|---|---|
_-_2022-10-01.jpg)   Clockwise from top: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Walthamstow Library, and the William Morris Gallery | |
  Walthamstow Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 109,424 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TQ372891 |
| • Charing Cross | 7.5 mi (12.1 km) SW |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E17 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Walthamstow (/ˈwɔːlθəmstoʊ/ or /ˈwɒlθəmstoʊ/) is a town in east London, England, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The town borders Chingford to the north, Snaresbrook and South Woodford to the east, Leyton and Leytonstone to the south, and Tottenham, across the River Lea, to the west. At the 2011 census, Walthamstow had a population of approximately 109,424 and is around 7.5 miles (12 km) north-east of Central London.[a]
Occupying most of the town's east-to-west High Street, Walthamstow Market is the longest outdoor market in Europe.[2] East of the town centre is Walthamstow Village, the oldest part of Walthamstow, and the location of St Mary's Church, the town's parish church. To the north of the town is the former Walthamstow Stadium, which was considered an East End landmark.[3][4] The William Morris Gallery in Forest Road, a museum that was once the family home of William Morris, is a Grade II* listed building. The town is served by five railway stations, including Walthamstow Central and Blackhorse Road—interchange stations on the Victoria line of the London Underground.
Historically an ancient parish in the Becontree Hundred of Essex, the town expanded rapidly in the 19th century, and became part of the growing urban area of London. It has formed part of the Metropolitan Police District since 1840, and the London postal district since its inception in 1856. The parish became a local board district in 1873, an urban district in 1894 and a municipal borough in 1929. Following reform of local government in London in 1965, the Municipal Borough of Walthamstow merged with Chingford and Leyton to form the new London Borough of Waltham Forest, one of 33 local authority districts forming Greater London. The borough council is based at the former Walthamstow Town Hall on Forest Road.
- ^ Walthamstow approximates to 7 of the wards in the London Borough of Waltham Forest: Chapel End, Higham Hill, High Street, Hoe Street, Markhouse, William Morris, and Wood Street. "2011 Census Ward Population Estimates | London DataStore". Archived from the original on 22 Feb 2014. Retrieved 9 Jun 2014.
- ^ "Why Walthamstow, London, is one of the best places to live in 2021". The Sunday Times. 26 Mar 2021. Retrieved 5 Jul 2021.
- ^ "Why Dogs Don't Pop Wheelies". www.science.org. Retrieved 25 Sep 2021.
- ^ "New Hope For Walthamstow Stadium". Londonist. 30 Jul 2008. Retrieved 25 Sep 2021.
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