Area Guide to Chingford

Area Guide to Chingford

Our area guide to Chingford gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include E4

Chingford Area Overview

Chingford is a middle income suburban family area.

Chingford Property Types & Architecture

North Chingford has a large selection of Victorian and Edwardian family homes set in wide leafy streets. Epping Forest lies just to the north. South Chingford has smaller Victorian properties and 1930s semis.

Chingford Shopping & Entertainment

The main shopping area is Station Road. With a few small parades of shops serving local needs.

A number of reasonable restaurants and pubs.

Chingford Parks & Commons

E4 offers a wide range of sporting activities that include a golf, sailing and tennis club. There is also a major leisure centre offering both swimming and a gym complex.

Epping Forest is the obvious open space and there are several parks such as Larkswood and Ridgeway.

Chingford Who lives here?

Local families and quite a large percentage of retired people.

Guide to Chingford transport links:

Trains

  • Chingford (National Rail)
  • Highams Park

Chingford Local Authorities:

Chingford is is represented by Epping Forest Council, Waltham Forest Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Chingford Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Chingford area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council A B C D E F G H
Epping Forest £875 £1,021 £1,167 £1,313 £1,605 £1,896 £2,188 £2,626
Waltham Forest £910 £1,062 £1,213 £1,365 £1,668 £1,971 £2,275 £2,730
English Averages £761 £888 £1,015 £1,142 £1,396 £1,650 £1,904 £2,285
How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Chingford & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Chingford fall under the Waltham Forest Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Chingford by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Chingford:

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