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Chingford, Suburban area in northeastern London, United Kingdom.

The residential town of Chingford stretches across the northeastern edge of London, bordered by Epping Forest and connected through the London Overground network.

The name Chingford first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1066 as Cingefort, referencing the ancient ford crossing point over the River Ching.

The population of Chingford demonstrates substantial diversity, with census data from 2021 indicating a demographic composition of 49.1 percent White British residents.

The London Borough of Waltham Forest received £8.4 million in 2023 for improvements to Memorial Park, Chase Lane Park, and public spaces in Chingford Mount.

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, constructed in 1543 for King Henry VIII, stands as a preserved grandstand for observing deer hunting activities in Epping Forest.

Location: London Borough of Waltham Forest

GPS coordinates: 51.63100,0.01600

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18

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