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 miles29.5 km
- Islington 14 miles22.5 km
- City of Westminster 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Bexley 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Croydon 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Harrow 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Basildon 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Watford 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Chelmsford 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Harlow 4.9 miles8 km
- Stevenage 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Grays 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Epping East Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Coopersale Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Theydon Garnon Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Thornwood Common Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Theydon Mount Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Epping Upland Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Epping West & Rural Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- North Weald Bassett Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Theydon Bois with Passingford Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Stapleford Tawney Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Epping
CM16 4JE, CM16 5DP, CM16 9SE, CM16 4FG, CM16 5EL, CM16 5DT, CM16 6TL, CM16 4FL, CM16 5EU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Stansted Airport 14 miles22.6 km
- North Weald Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Cheshunt Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Epping Ad
- Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms 5 0.3 miles0.5 km
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 5 miles8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Down Hall Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Harlow Hotel by Accorhotels 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Newbury Park 8.6 miles13.8 km
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 miles3.3 km
- Epping Forest Forest 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 6 miles9.6 km
- Pirgo Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Furze Woods Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 9.9 miles15.9 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.5 miles17 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Barking Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18 km