Buckhurst Hill
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.627, 0.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 41 94 |
| Population: | 10,738 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
Buckhurst Hill sits in the district of Epping Forest in Essex, on the leafy northeastern edge of London. It fronts the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, which gives the town a decidedly green character, and it expanded as a commuter suburb after the railway arrived in the mid‑19th century - today it still benefits from a Central line station into central London.
The place retains a village‑like feel with many Victorian and Edwardian houses, conservation areas and a compact high street of independent shops and cafés. Outdoor life in the nearby forest, good local schools and an engaged community are notable features, and its strong transport links mean property and living costs are comparatively high for Essex, reflecting its appeal to commuters and families.
Postcode districts covering Buckhurst Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.6 miles
- Islington 8.5 miles
- City of Westminster 11.8 miles
- Bexley 12.2 miles
- Sutton 20.9 miles
- Croydon 19.2 miles
- Harrow 16.3 miles
- Basildon 18.5 miles
- Watford 19.4 miles
- Chelmsford 20.3 miles
- Harlow 10.2 miles
- Stevenage 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckhurst Hill West Ward 0.2 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 0.5 miles
- Monkhams Ward 1 mile
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.1 miles
- Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Ward 1.6 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chingford Green Ward 1.8 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 1.9 miles
- Churchfields Ward 1.9 miles
- Grange Hill Ward 2 miles
- Endlebury Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Buckhurst Hill
IG9 6DL, IG9 5AG, IG9 5AA, IG9 5HD, IG9 5JA, IG9 5RW, IG9 6EA, IG9 5RT, IG9 5AB … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 8.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.6 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Highams Park Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Buckhurst Hill Ad
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 6.2 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 5.9 miles
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 6 miles
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 7.8 miles
- Batty Langley's 5 9 miles
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 6 miles
- Pan Pacific London 5 9.3 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 6.6 miles
Schools in Buckhurst Hill
- Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Daiglen School Independent - primary
- Loyola Preparatory School Independent - primary
- St John's C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Primary
Local points of interest
- Woodford Wells Historic site 1.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 1.1 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 1.6 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 4 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 4.3 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 4.9 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 5.2 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 5.7 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 5.7 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 5.7 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 5.8 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 5.9 miles