Buckhurst Hill

Buckhurst Hill may be a small town in West Essex, surrounded by forest and fields, but its residents enjoy a great selection of pubs, restaurants, boutique shops and salons. Perhaps the best parade and most sought-after street is Queens Road, which is a short walk from Buckhurst Hill Underground Station, and features a Waitrose supermarket. Besides being part of the “Essex Golden Triangle” and frequented by TOWIE stars, Buckhurst Hill is also famous for having Dick Turpin run a butchers in the town.

Situated on the edge of Buckhurst Hill is Knighton Wood & Lake, an area of forest land that is very popular with local people. Most days you will see dog walkers, cyclists, fishers and bird watchers.

Travel

Buckhurst Hill and Roding Valley Underground Stations are in Travelcard Zone 5 and 4 respectively, and run a Central Line service (inc. a Night Tube to Buckhurst Hill Station); Liverpool Street Station can be reached in just 24 minutes. Bus routes 167, 549 and 677 provide access to Loughton, Chigwell, South Woodford and Gants Hill. The A406 (North Circular Road) and M11 is nearby.

Postcode

Properties in Buckhurst Hill have an ‘IG9’ postcode and are mostly in Epping Forest District Council, although some are found in the London Borough of Redbridge.