Chigwell
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.619, 0.076 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 43 93 |
| Population: | 10,354 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
Chigwell is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, lying on the north‑eastern edge of London. It sits where suburban development meets open green space, with ready access to ancient woodland and local parkland, which gives the area a mix of commuter convenience and countryside character.
Historically a rural village that expanded with London’s growth, Chigwell now combines a compact village centre and period buildings with suburban housing, local shops and a range of community facilities. The town is known locally for institutions such as Chigwell School and for attracting families and commuters who value both good transport links and nearby outdoor space.
Postcode districts covering Chigwell
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.9 miles
- Islington 9.4 miles
- City of Westminster 12.7 miles
- Bexley 11.3 miles
- Sutton 21.2 miles
- Croydon 19.1 miles
- Harrow 17.7 miles
- Basildon 16.9 miles
- Watford 20.9 miles
- Chelmsford 19.1 miles
- Harlow 10.4 miles
- Stevenage 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grange Hill Ward 0.5 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 1.1 miles
- Chigwell Row Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chigwell with Lambourne Ward 1.6 miles
- Fairlop Ward 1.6 miles
- Buckhurst Hill West Ward 1.7 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 1.8 miles
- Fullwell Ward 1.9 miles
- Loughton Forest Ward 2 miles
- Hainault Ward 2 miles
- Monkhams Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Chigwell
IG7 6PL, IG7 5HX, IG7 5NP, IG7 6FB, IG7 5JW, IG7 6DP, IG7 5BT, IG7 4GQ, IG7 5NA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 7.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.6 miles
- Fairlop Station 1.7 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 3 miles
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Schools in Chigwell
- Chigwell School Independent - all ages
- Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Limes Farm Junior School Primary
- St John's RC School (Essex) Special
- West Hatch High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Woodford Wells Historic site 2.2 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 2.4 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 2.7 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 4.4 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 4.5 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 5.2 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 5.6 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 5.7 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 6 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 6 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 6.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.1 miles