SUNDAY TIMES Winner but Why Walthamstow?
Walthamstow is the new Hackney…. No wait, hear me out.
Haven’t you seen the couples pushing their designer buggies around Lloyd Park wearing matching camouflage jackets and beanie hats?
Didn’t you hear about the new Gail’s opening in the village?
Aren’t you aware that the new SOHO Theatre opens this summer?
What do you mean you didn’t know that Walthamstow is home to a vibrant craft beer scene, with several breweries to explore?
Walthamstow IS the new Hackney.
Like all sacred, cool postcodes, E8 has had its day in terms affordability and the migration of cool 30 and 40 somethings to E17 began some years ago.
It has also been home to Matt Leitch of OQO London for almost a decade after he moved from London Fields to Walthamstow in 2016.
This week, ‘The Stow’ has been named the best place to live in London by The Sunday Times in its 2025 Best Places to Live guide.
The judges praised Walthamstow for its diverse, vibrant, and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as "cool without being frosty."
The reasons?
Cultural attractions: The William Morris Gallery, God's Own Junkyard, and the soon-to-open Soho Theatre.
Green spaces: Walthamstow Wetlands, offering 13 miles of serene walking routes and rare bird viewing spot, Lloyd Park and Epping Forest on its doorstep.
Community vibe: A mix of independent shops, restaurants, and pubs, alongside a buzzing street market. The ‘Village’ is the cultural hub of all things
Housing: Handsome Victorian homes and a variety of options for families and young professionals, including period conversions and an abundance of new homes being developed in the area.
Transport: Walthamstow is at the top of the Victoria Line and the London Overground offers services directly to Liverpool Street.
Breweries: Walthamstow is home to a number of great breweries including renowned Wild Card Brewery and Signature Brew.
Walthamstow has a lot to offer, and it is currently one of the hottest investment spots in the capital, as well as a great place to live.
OQO London has a number of off-market AND off-plan properties available to view via private invitation.
If you are looking for a home or investment in ‘the best place to live in London’ contact OQO London now and we would happily share our local knowledge to find your perfect property.
