Loughton Fairmead
Ward in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.655, 0.079 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 43 97 |
Loughton Fairmead is a ward within the town of Loughton in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is largely residential, with a mix of inter‑war and post‑war housing set among tree‑lined streets and handy pockets of green space that reflect the area’s proximity to the wider Epping Forest landscape. Local amenities tend to be small shops, schools and community facilities catering to families and older residents alike.
The ward sits in the London commuter belt, so many people work in London and travel on the Underground from nearby stations such as Loughton and Debden. Historically the town grew from rural origins on the edge of the forest, and that legacy shows in surviving older buildings and a community feel supported by active local councillors and neighbourhood groups. The local economy is therefore largely service and retail‑based, shaped by the needs of a suburban population.
Postcode districts covering Loughton Fairmead
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.8 miles
- Islington 11 miles
- City of Westminster 14.3 miles
- Bexley 13.6 miles
- Sutton 23.4 miles
- Croydon 21.5 miles
- Harrow 18.3 miles
- Basildon 17.5 miles
- Watford 20.9 miles
- Chelmsford 18.1 miles
- Harlow 8 miles
- Stevenage 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Loughton St. John's Ward 0.5 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 0.7 miles
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.5 miles
- Abridge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Chigwell with Lambourne Ward 1.9 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 2.1 miles
- High Beech Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Lambourne Parish 2.4 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Loughton Fairmead
IG10 2EL, IG10 2DE, IG10 2EF, IG10 2NU, IG10 2JE, IG10 2EW, IG10 2JB, IG10 2AJ, IG10 2PP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 17.2 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Fairlop Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Loughton Fairmead Ad
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 1.7 miles
- The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn 4 3 miles
- Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill 3 2.9 miles
- Funky Monk Hotel 5 3.5 miles
- Premier Inn Waltham Abbey 3 3.5 miles
- YHA London Lee Valley 4 5.5 miles
- The Gantry London 5 8.4 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 8.4 miles
- Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey 4 2.8 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 7.4 miles
Schools in Loughton Fairmead
- Davenant Foundation School Secondary
- Debden Park High School Secondary
- Hereward Primary School Primary
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Epping Forest Forest 1.3 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 2 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.6 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 5.6 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 6.7 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 7.2 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 7.6 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 8 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 8.1 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 8.1 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 8.2 miles