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 miles26.3 km
- Islington 10.9 miles17.6 km
- City of Westminster 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bexley 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Sutton 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Croydon 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Harrow 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Basildon 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Watford 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Chelmsford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Harlow 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Stevenage 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Chigwell Row Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lambourne Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Abridge Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Loughton Roding Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Chigwell Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hainault Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Grange Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Loughton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Loughton St. John's Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Loughton Forest Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Chigwell with Lambourne
IG7 6HZ, IG7 6AH, IG7 6FA, IG7 6JT, RM4 1BD, RM4 1AH, RM4 1AL, RM4 1DR, IG7 6LH … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stansted Airport 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Fairlop Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chingford Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Chigwell with Lambourne Ad
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Newbury Park 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Wellesley Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
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 miles4.2 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3.8 miles6 km
- Copped Hall Estate 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Pirgo Historic site 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Barking Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km