Our area guide to Leyton gives you an overview of the neighbourhood including local amenities, public parks, local schools, public transport, shopping and going out.
Leyton is a district of East London and part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, located 6.2 miles (10 km) north-east of Charing Cross in the United Kingdom. It borders Walthamstow and Leytonstone in Waltham Forest, Stratford in the London Borough of Newham and Homerton and Lower Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney.
The district includes part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which hosted the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as Leyton Orient Football Club
TRANSPORT LINKS:
Leyton is a London Underground station in Leyton, in London, England. Situated opposite Leyton Mills at the end of Leyton High Road, it is on the Central line between Stratford and Leytonstone. It is in travelcard zone 3.
London Buses routes 58, 69, 97 and 158 serve the station with W14, 339, W15 and night route N26 nearby.
THINGS TO DO:
Leyton Mills Retail Park offers a range of superstores including ASDA and various retailers high street retailers.
High Road Leyton and its surrounds, offer an abundance of shops, bars, cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.
The iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in E20 is just a six minute drive from Leyton.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION:
Leyton is within reach of many Ofsted top rated schools including Infant Schools, Primary schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges.
Primary Schools in Leyton
•Riverley Primary School
•Newport School
•Barclay Primary School
•Gwyn Jones Primary School
•St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School
•The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Secondary Schools in Leyton
•Chobham Academy
•Kelmscott School
•Buxton School
•Lammas School and Sixth Form
Get useful information about schools in the area including routes and catchment areas. Click Here
FUN FACT:
Waltham Forest is, or was, home to a number of bands which have found success including Iron Maiden, East 17 and Blazin' Squad.
THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING?
David Daniels have let and sold many properties in the Leyton Area.
Leyton remains a popular choice with buyers and renters due to its beautiful streets and abundance of shops, bars, cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.
