Wallend, sometimes spelt as Wall End, is an East London suburb alongside the River Roding. The area's residents are largely Asian or Asian British, with established Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities, and the most Sri Lankans of anywhere in London. Wallend is still home to some light industry near the river, but it is not flourishing.
This area has established Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities, and the most Sri Lankans of anywhere in London. The area is home to some light industry, which is struggling. It is mainly devoid of local pubs, nor does it have a cafe culture.
Wallend is safe, with the Met police rating the area as having average crime. The 2014/2015 crime rate was close to half the overall London crime rate, and the violence against the person rate was also notably lower than the rate for London. However, neighbouring Barking has above average crime.
Parking is not especially difficult or expensive here. The rate of car ownership in Wall End is just below the overall London rate. The area has good road links, with the North Circular road running along the ward's Eastern edge - though there can be issues with congestion here.
Wallend has no nightlife to speak of. Areas in the immediate surroundings aren't very lively, either, but do have local pubs.
Wallend is definitely a family area, with a large 25% of the population being aged 0-15. The majority of the housing in Wallend is terraced homes, which can make suitable family homes. The ward of Wallend itself isn't home to any parks, but just along its Eastern edge lies the River Roding. There are also some large parks relatively nearby, including the Wanstead Flats, and some smaller parks including Central Park.
The ward of Wallend itself isn't home to any parks, but just along its Eastern edge lies the River Roding. There are also some large parks relatively nearby, including the Wanstead Flats, and some smaller parks including Central Park. Most housing consists of terraced houses, which may make suitable homes for pets.
East Ham's Zone 3/4 station is near the ward of Wallend, and is on the District and Hammersmith & City Lines. The area is well-served by local buses, and road links - including the North Circular - are good.