Theydon Bois
Parish in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.672, 0.1 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 45 99 |
| Population: | 3,829 |
Theydon Bois is a rather picturesque village and civil parish on the edge of Epping Forest in Essex, England, known for its leafy commons, village green and a number of thatched cottages. It sits on the eastern fringe of London's commuter belt and is served by a London Underground station on the Central Line, giving many residents easy access to London while retaining a strong rural feel.
Historically the name reflects the medieval de Bois family who once held the manor, and the village still centres on its conservation area, parish church and active local clubs; there’s a lively community calendar with cricket, fêtes and village societies. Economically it functions largely as an affluent commuter settlement with independent shops and pubs, its desirability driven by the combination of forest walks, historic buildings and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Theydon Bois
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.1 miles
- Islington 12.4 miles
- City of Westminster 15.8 miles
- Bexley 14.6 miles
- Sutton 24.8 miles
- Croydon 22.8 miles
- Harrow 19.5 miles
- Basildon 17.1 miles
- Watford 21.8 miles
- Chelmsford 16.9 miles
- Harlow 6.7 miles
- Stevenage 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Theydon Bois Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 1.5 miles
- Theydon Garnon Parish 1.6 miles
- Abridge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Loughton St. John's Ward 1.7 miles
- Epping East Ward 1.8 miles
- Epping Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 2.2 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Theydon Mount Parish 2.4 miles
- Lambourne Parish 2.4 miles
- Chigwell with Lambourne Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Theydon Bois
CM16 7JX, CM16 7HS, CM16 7DL, CM16 7NL, CM16 7HP, CM16 7JY, CM16 7EP, CM16 7LS, CM16 7NS … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 15.8 miles
- North Weald Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Theydon Bois Ad
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 1.6 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 6.7 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 10 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 9.8 miles
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 9.8 miles
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 9.9 miles
- Gidea Park Hotel 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Theydon Bois
- Theydon Bois Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Copped Hall Estate 1.6 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 2.6 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 4.4 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 5.1 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 5.5 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 6.8 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 8.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.4 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 8.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.9 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 9.1 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 9.4 miles