South Chingford

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South Chingford is a largely residential area in Chingford, east London, England. It sits between Highams Park to the east and the River Lea to the west, and some definitions also include Chingford Mount.

History
- The area used to have factories, including a large Durex condom factory, which closed in 1994.

Features
- It includes part of the Chingford Hall Estate, crossing the historic boundary with Walthamstow.
- There are several green spaces: Ainslie Wood, Larks Wood and Memorial Park.
- A section of the River Ching flows through the area. Fergal Sharkey once hiked along the river to raise awareness about pollution.

Transport
- South Chingford has no underground or rail station. It is close to Highams Park railway station.
- Chingford Road and Chingford Mount Road are major bus routes with services such as 97, 215 and 357.

Admin
- South Chingford is in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.