Buckhurst Hill West
Ward in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.625, 0.037 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 41 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
Buckhurst Hill West sits in the district of Epping Forest in Essex, on the outer edge of London. It is a largely residential, leafy ward with tree-lined streets, pockets of Victorian and Edwardian housing and a small hub of independent shops and cafés near the station; its proximity to ancient woodland and open green spaces makes it popular with families and walkers and gives the area a suburban, village-like feel.
The ward grew up after the arrival of the railway in the 19th century and retains a strong community atmosphere, with local schools, sports clubs and active residents' groups. Property values are generally above the national average and the mix of conservation areas, good commuter links and local amenities gives the area both historic charm and everyday convenience.
Postcode districts covering Buckhurst Hill West
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.4 miles
- Islington 8.3 miles
- City of Westminster 11.6 miles
- Bexley 12.2 miles
- Sutton 20.7 miles
- Croydon 19 miles
- Harrow 16.2 miles
- Basildon 18.6 miles
- Watford 19.2 miles
- Chelmsford 20.5 miles
- Harlow 10.3 miles
- Stevenage 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 0.7 miles
- Monkhams Ward 0.8 miles
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.3 miles
- Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Ward 1.3 miles
- Chingford Green Ward 1.7 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Churchfields Ward 1.7 miles
- Endlebury Ward 2 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 2 miles
- Grange Hill Ward 2 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Buckhurst Hill West
IG9 5PQ, IG9 5HZ, IG9 5EG, IG9 5DW, IG9 5AZ, IG9 5QG, IG9 5QB, IG9 5HF, IG9 5EB … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 8.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.8 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Highams Park Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Buckhurst Hill West Ad
- Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill 3 0.2 miles
- The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn 4 1.1 miles
- The Gantry London 5 5.8 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 5.9 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Woodford Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 6 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 5.8 miles
- London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- Travelodge London Chigwell 3 1.5 miles
Schools in Buckhurst Hill West
- 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 0.9 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 1 mile
- Epping Forest Forest 1.8 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 4.1 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 4.2 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 4.7 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 5 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 5.5 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 5.5 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 5.5 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 5.7 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 5.7 miles