It is on the Central line between Leytonstone and South Woodford stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 4.

The station was subsequently transferred to form part of London Underground's Central line from 14 December 1947.

The station was partially reconstructed in 1893, the most notable feature being the provision of a bay platform that remained in use until transfer to the Underground.

A small secondary ticket office, serving the westbound platforms, was constructed in c.1948 but this is now unused.

[10] In addition to the main building, an alternative exit open at morning peak hours is available directly on the south side of Wanstead High Street, with another open all day on the north side of the same road accessible via footbridge running parallel to the railway.