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 miles25.5 km
- Islington 11 miles17.7 km
- City of Westminster 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Bexley 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Sutton 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Croydon 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Harrow 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Basildon 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Watford 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Chelmsford 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Harlow 8 miles12.8 km
- Stevenage 20.7 miles33.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Loughton St. John's Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Loughton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Loughton Roding Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Abridge Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chigwell with Lambourne Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- High Beech Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lambourne Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chigwell Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Loughton Fairmead
IG10 2AB, IG10 2JW, IG10 2NB, IG10 2HX, IG10 2HQ, IG10 2LL, IG10 2BT, IG10 3SX, IG10 2LA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Stansted Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Chingford Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Fairlop Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Loughton Fairmead Ad
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms 5 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Newbury Park 5.6 miles9 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
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 miles2.1 km
- Copped Hall Estate 2 miles3.3 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Pirgo Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 6.7 miles10.7 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 8.2 miles13.1 km