With 58 recorded street artworks, the borough is one of the most colourful in London
Waltham Forest has the fifth most street artworks in the capital with 58, according to research from property developer Barratt London.
When looking at the total number of recorded artworks, Tower Hamlets ranks first with 197 pieces, many concentrated around Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Whitechapel.
Hackney follows with 106 artworks across creative hubs including Shoreditch, Dalston and Hackney Wick, while Camden ranks third with 85 artworks.
Lambeth and Waltham Forest complete the top five, with neighbourhoods such as Brixton and Walthamstow unsurprisingly being the most decorated areas of their boroughs.
James Holmear regional sales and marketing director at Barratt London, said: “The character of a neighbourhood, including its cultural and creative identity, can play an important role in shaping how people experience an area.
“While locations such as Camden and Shoreditch are well known for their street art, our research shows that boroughs including Brent, Waltham Forest, Bromley and Newham also have thriving collections of public artwork that often fly under the radar.
“It’s encouraging to see creative communities flourishing across so many parts of the capital, demonstrating that some of London’s most interesting cultural experiences can be found beyond the city’s most established visitor destinations.”
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