Walthamstow Village

Walthamstow Village

The 15th-century building on Church Lane
Walthamstow Village
Walthamstow Village shown within Greater London
OS grid reference TQ385895
• 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
EU Parliament London
UK Parliament
London Assembly

Walthamstow Village is the oldest part of present-day Walthamstow, north east London. Designated a Conservation Area by the London Borough of Waltham Forest in 1967, it centres on St. Mary's Church, which was founded in the 12th century. Across the road from this is a 15th-century timber-framed "hall house" which locals have dubbed "The Ancient House". Nearby are almshouses dating from the 16th and 18th centuries, and "Vestry House", which has been used as a workhouse and police station, but has been a museum since 1931.

Orford Road, the ancient road leading up to St Mary's church, has in recent years developed as an attractive street of small restaurants, cafes and an upmarket local supermarket. There are also several pubs in the area.

There is one bus route, the W12, which operates a hail-and-ride service in the area.

Walthamstow Village, 1998, looking towards the timber-framed house with St. Mary's Church in the background
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