Chigwell with Lambourne
Ward in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.633, 0.105 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 45 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
The ward of Chigwell with Lambourne sits in the district of Epping Forest, Essex, on the north‑eastern fringe of London. It mixes the suburban, tree‑lined streets and upmarket commuter housing around Chigwell with the quieter agricultural landscape and scattered hamlets of Lambourne, much of it set within green‑belt countryside and close to woods and commons.
Locally the area feels distinctly villagey, with independent shops, pubs, village halls and a strong community focus; the economy is largely residential and service‑oriented, with many people commuting into London. Historic houses, conservation areas and pockets of farmland give the ward a blend of heritage and rural character, while active local groups and events help keep a lively social scene despite its suburban fringe location.
Postcode districts covering Chigwell with Lambourne
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 16.4 miles
- Islington 10.9 miles
- City of Westminster 14.2 miles
- Bexley 11.9 miles
- Sutton 22.7 miles
- Croydon 20.5 miles
- Harrow 19.1 miles
- Basildon 15.9 miles
- Watford 22.1 miles
- Chelmsford 17.6 miles
- Harlow 9.4 miles
- Stevenage 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chigwell Row Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Lambourne Parish 1.2 miles
- Abridge Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 1.5 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hainault Ward 1.8 miles
- Grange Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 1.9 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 2 miles
- Loughton St. John's Ward 2.2 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 2.2 miles
- Loughton Forest Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Chigwell with Lambourne
IG7 6HJ, IG7 6LN, RM4 1AR, IG7 6DJ, IG7 6HX, IG7 6QB, IG7 6DQ, RM4 1XP, RM4 1BT … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 18.3 miles
- Fairlop Station 2.6 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Chigwell with Lambourne Ad
- London Ilford (Newbury Park) 3 4.2 miles
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 3.5 miles
- Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill 3 3.2 miles
- The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn 4 3.8 miles
- The Gantry London 5 7.7 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 7.8 miles
- London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Travelodge London Chigwell 3 2.6 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Premier Inn London Romford West 3 4 miles
Schools in Chigwell with Lambourne
- Chigwell Row Infant School Primary
- Chigwell School Independent - all ages
- Lambourne Primary School Primary
- Wells Park School Special
- West Hatch High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Epping Forest Forest 2.6 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.6 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.8 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 3.8 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 4.1 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 6.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.4 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 7.1 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 7.5 miles
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 7.6 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 7.6 miles