Monkhams is a leafy, largely residential ward in the north‑west of the London Borough of Redbridge. It is known for generous plots and large inter‑war and 1930s suburban houses that grew up on former country estates, with many streets backing onto the edge of Epping Forest and sitting close to Woodford Green, giving a semi‑rural feel within outer London.
The area has an affluent, owner‑occupier profile with higher‑than‑average house prices, good local schools and small parades of shops; residents benefit from easy links into central London via the Central line at nearby Woodford. Locally active residents’ groups and a history of Conservative support at council elections contribute to a quiet, community‑focused character rather than a busy urban vibe.
Postcode districts covering Monkhams
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 12.9 miles
- Islington 7.6 miles
- City of Westminster 10.9 miles
- Bexley 11.7 miles
- Sutton 20 miles
- Croydon 18.2 miles
- Harrow 15.7 miles
- Basildon 18.9 miles
- Watford 19 miles
- Chelmsford 21.1 miles
- Harlow 11.1 miles
- Stevenage 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckhurst Hill West Ward 0.8 miles
- Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Ward 0.8 miles
- Churchfields Ward 1 mile
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 1 mile
- Hale End & Highams Park South Ward 1.4 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 1.4 miles
- Larkswood Ward 1.6 miles
- South Woodford Ward 1.8 miles
- Endlebury Ward 1.8 miles
- Chingford Green Ward 1.9 miles
- Upper Walthamstow Ward 2 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Monkhams
IG8 0AD, IG8 0AU, IG8 0SN, IG8 0PP, IG8 0AS, IG8 0RA, IG8 0RH, IG8 0EX, IG8 0RG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 7.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 20.6 miles
- Highams Park Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 9.8 miles
Hotels near Monkhams Ad
- Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill 3 0.7 miles
- The Gantry London 5 5 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 5.1 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn 4 1.4 miles
- Woodford Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 5.3 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 5 miles
- Wanstead Hotel 2.9 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 5.2 miles
Schools in Monkhams
- Avon House Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Bancroft's Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Bancroft's School Independent - secondary
- St Antony's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Trinity Catholic High School Secondary
- Wells Primary School Primary
- Woodford Green Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Woodford Green Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woodford Wells Historic site 0.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 1.4 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 2.6 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 3.4 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 4.2 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 4.2 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 4.7 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 4.7 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 4.7 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 4.9 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 4.9 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 5 miles