London Borough of Waltham Forest

The London Borough of Waltham Forest comprises several neighborhoods including Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone, and Walthamstow, covering 38.82 square kilometers of urban territory.

Three municipal boroughs - Chingford, Leyton, and Walthamstow - merged in 1965 to form the London Borough of Waltham Forest during Greater London's administrative reorganization.

The borough maintains multiple community centers, libraries, and theaters that serve its population of 275,887 residents representing numerous ethnic backgrounds and traditions.

Residents access public transportation through multiple Underground stations, bus routes, and railway connections, linking the borough to central London and surrounding areas.

Frederick Bremer constructed Britain's first motor car in 1892 within his Walthamstow garden workshop, marking a significant moment in British automotive history.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Capital city: Walthamstow

Website: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

Shares border with: London Borough of Enfield

Website: https://walthamforest.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.59122,-0.01353

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21