Buckhurst Hill
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.627, 0.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 41 94 |
| Population: | 10,738 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
Buckhurst Hill sits in the district of Epping Forest in Essex, on the leafy northeastern edge of London. It fronts the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, which gives the town a decidedly green character, and it expanded as a commuter suburb after the railway arrived in the mid‑19th century - today it still benefits from a Central line station into central London.
The place retains a village‑like feel with many Victorian and Edwardian houses, conservation areas and a compact high street of independent shops and cafés. Outdoor life in the nearby forest, good local schools and an engaged community are notable features, and its strong transport links mean property and living costs are comparatively high for Essex, reflecting its appeal to commuters and families.
Postcode districts covering Buckhurst Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.6 miles
- Islington 8.5 miles
- City of Westminster 11.8 miles
- Bexley 12.2 miles
- Sutton 20.9 miles
- Croydon 19.2 miles
- Harrow 16.3 miles
- Basildon 18.5 miles
- Watford 19.4 miles
- Chelmsford 20.3 miles
- Harlow 10.2 miles
- Stevenage 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckhurst Hill West Ward 0.2 miles
- Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge Ward 0.5 miles
- Monkhams Ward 1 mile
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.1 miles
- Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Ward 1.6 miles
- Chigwell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chingford Green Ward 1.8 miles
- Loughton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Loughton Roding Ward 1.9 miles
- Churchfields Ward 1.9 miles
- Grange Hill Ward 2 miles
- Endlebury Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5AF, IG9 6DF, IG9 5UF, IG9 5EX, IG9 6AR, IG9 5TB, IG9 5NJ, IG9 6HW, IG9 5BL … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 8.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.6 miles
- Chingford Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Highams Park Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Buckhurst Hill Ad
- Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill 3 0.4 miles
- The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn 4 1.1 miles
- The Gantry London 5 6 miles
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 6 miles
- The Lion & Key Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Woodford Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 6.2 miles
- London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 6 miles
- Travelodge London Chigwell 3 1.5 miles
Schools in Buckhurst Hill
- Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Daiglen School Independent - primary
- Loyola Preparatory School Independent - primary
- St John's C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Primary
Local points of interest
- Woodford Wells Historic site 1.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 1.1 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 1.6 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 4 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 4.3 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 4.9 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 5.2 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 5.7 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 5.7 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 5.7 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 5.8 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 5.9 miles