Goodmayes is an east London ward in the London Borough of Redbridge, in England, situated between Ilford and Seven Kings. It has a suburban, commuter character defined by terraces and inter‑war housing, with good rail links on the Elizabeth line that make central London easily accessible.
The area is notable for green space such as Goodmayes Park, a historic hospital site at Goodmayes Hospital, and a lively local high street that reflects a diverse community with many South Asian businesses, shops and eateries. Socially and economically it feels mixed and residential, with community groups and sports clubs active locally and a steady pull from families and commuters seeking relatively affordable outer‑London living.
Postcode districts covering Goodmayes
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Islington 9.5 miles15.3 km
- City of Westminster 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Bexley 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Sutton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Croydon 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Harrow 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Basildon 15 miles24.2 km
- Watford 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Chelmsford 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Gillingham 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Harlow 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Becontree Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Mayfield Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Seven Kings Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Mayesbrook Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Valence Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Chadwell Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Newbury Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Longbridge Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Parsloes Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whalebone Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ilford Town Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
Example postcodes in Goodmayes
IG3 9RT, IG3 8AS, IG3 8EF, IG3 9PG, IG3 9NR, IG3 8ZB, IG3 8FL, RM8 1YF, RM8 1XF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Stansted Airport 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Goodmayes Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Seven Kings Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels near Goodmayes Ad
- Wellesley Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Newbury Park 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ilford Grand Hotel 3 1.8 miles3 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Goodmayes
- Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School Primary
- Goodmayes Primary School Primary
- Mayfield School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 4.3 miles7 km
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km