Loxford is a ward in the London Borough of Redbridge, lying just south of Ilford town centre. It is largely residential, with pockets of green space such as Loxford Park and a mix of Victorian, inter‑war and post‑war housing along roads like Loxford Lane, while good bus links and proximity to Ilford make it a convenient commuter neighbourhood.
The area is notable for its cultural diversity, with large South Asian and other minority communities supporting a lively local high street, community centres, places of worship and schools such as Loxford School. Historically rural before suburban expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Loxford today combines everyday local retail and services with a strong community feel and active neighbourhood organisations.
Postcode districts covering Loxford
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Islington 8 miles12.8 km
- City of Westminster 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bexley 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Sutton 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Croydon 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Harrow 18 miles28.9 km
- Basildon 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Watford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Chelmsford 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Gillingham 24.8 miles40 km
- Harlow 15.1 miles24.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Clementswood Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Northbury Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ilford Town Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Little Ilford Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Mayfield Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Abbey Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Longbridge Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Valentines Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Wall End Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Manor Park Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Plashet Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gascoigne Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
Example postcodes in Loxford
IG1 2HJ, IG1 2QL, IG1 2FR, IG1 2UE, IG1 2QH, IG1 2EJ, IG1 2NQ, IG1 2NG, IG1 2PN … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 3.3 miles5.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Ilford Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Barking Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 8.6 miles13.9 km
Hotels near Loxford Ad
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Wellesley Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Loxford
- Uphall Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 1 mile1.5 km
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 3.1 miles5 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.8 miles6 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km