Old Ford is an historic and distinctive neighbourhood located in East London, primarily falling within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Lying just north of Bow and adjacent to Victoria Park, Old Ford combines deep-rooted heritage with modern urban character. This area has evolved from its origins as a crossing over the River Lea—where a ford once allowed Roman settlers to enter London—into a dynamic residential community. Today, Old Ford provides a blend of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, low-rise post-war developments, and pockets of converted industrial buildings that attract young professionals, families, and creatives alike.