Areas we Cover: Chingford

Your guide to Chingford

Chingford is a suburban area in the East of London and is part of the Greater London County. Its name comes from the words ford of the stump dwellers. Chingford station opened in 1873 and this brought an increase of visitors to the area, many people used this a gateway to Epping Forest. One of the most famous places in Chingford is the Queen Elizabeth’s hunting lodge landmark and was built in 1543.

Schools:

Primary:  

• Anslie wood primary school
• Chase lane junior school
• Chase lane primary school
• Chingford coFE voluntary controlled junior school
• Chingford hall community primary school
• Handsworth primary school and Hawks wood school and centre

Secondary:

• Bancrofts School
• Brookfield House School
• Chingford Foundation School
• Frederick Bremer School
• Freshsteps
• Heathcote School & Science College
• Heron Hall Academy
• Highams Park School
• Joseph Clarke School
• Joseph Clarke School
• Nightingale Academy
• Normanhurst School
• Rushcroft Foundation School
• Sir George Monoux College
• Trinity Catholic High School
• Waltham Forest College
• Walthamstow Academy
• Whitefield Schools and Centre
• William Morris School
• Woodford County High School

Shopping:

Chingford has many shops e.g. the south mall which is a shopping centre. There are several bakeries and restaurants in the high streets as well.

Transport Links:

Railway -

The Chingford station runs on the line Clapton junction and service operates on the Liverpool Street station.

Bus-

Routes- 97, 179, 212, 313, 379, 385, 397, 444, N26

Chingford Local authority

Chingford is represented by Waltham Forest council and can be found on https://www.walthamfoTrest.gov.uk/

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