Epping
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.697, 0.11 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 45 01 |
| Population: | 10,289 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
Epping sits on the edge of Epping Forest in the west of Essex, England, within the London commuter belt. The town is framed by ancient woodland - oak pollards, glades and rides - protected in the late 19th century by the Epping Forest Act, which gives it a strong sense of outdoor space and makes it popular with walkers, riders and cyclists despite its proximity to London.
The centre retains a compact market-town character with independent shops, pubs and cafés along a characterful high street; historically it developed around coaching and market activity and today combines local services and tourism with a sizeable commuter population. The result is a pleasant mix of Victorian architecture, community events and ready access to both countryside and the capital.
Postcode districts covering Epping
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 18.3 miles
- Islington 14 miles
- City of Westminster 17.3 miles
- Bexley 16.3 miles
- Croydon 24.6 miles
- Harrow 20.4 miles
- Basildon 17.5 miles
- Watford 22.3 miles
- Chelmsford 16.1 miles
- Harlow 4.9 miles
- Stevenage 19.2 miles
- Grays 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Epping East Ward 0.3 miles
- Coopersale Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Theydon Garnon Parish 1.6 miles
- Thornwood Common Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Theydon Mount Parish 1.9 miles
- Epping Upland Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 2 miles
- Epping West & Rural Ward 2.1 miles
- North Weald Bassett Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Theydon Bois with Passingford Ward 3 miles
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 3.2 miles
- Stapleford Tawney Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Epping
CM16 6TU, CM16 4QT, CM16 9SD, CM16 7AP, CM16 6RL, CM16 4HG, CM16 9SL, CM16 5BA, CM16 6FG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 14 miles
- North Weald Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Cheshunt Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Epping Ad
- Funky Monk Hotel 5 0.3 miles
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 5 miles
- The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels 3 4.1 miles
- YHA London Lee Valley 4 5.7 miles
- Harlow International Hostel 3 5.6 miles
- The Green Man Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Harlow East 3 4.9 miles
- Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey 4 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Waltham Abbey 3 5 miles
Schools in Epping
- Epping Primary School Primary
- Epping St John's C of E School Secondary
- Ivy Chimneys Primary School Primary
- Open Box Education Centre Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Copped Hall Estate 2.1 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 4.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 5.9 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 6 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 6.5 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 6.7 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 7.5 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 9.9 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 10 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.5 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 10.8 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles