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How is life in Buckhurst Hill? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Buckhurst Hill is a suburban village in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is part of the Greater London Urban Area and adjacent to the northern boundary of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area developed following the opening of a railway line in 1856, originally part of the Eastern Counties Railway and now on the Central line of the London Underground. “

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The things you might need in Buckhurst Hill

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Buckhurst Hill name before moving in the neighbourhood.

The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Buckhurst Hill

Buckhurst Hill has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Nuffield Health The Holly HospitalHigh Road, Buckhurst Hill3.4305
Mr. Simon Wimsey – The Wimsey Hand ClinicNuffield Health The Holly Hospital, High Road, Buckhurst Hill51

Schools in and around the area of Buckhurst Hill

Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Buckhurst Hill.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Braeside School130 High Road, Buckhurst Hill3.37
St Johns C of E Primary SchoolHigh Road, Buckhurst Hill52
Braeside Junior School82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst HillN/AN/A
Daiglen School68 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill51
Buckhurst Hill Bowling and Lawn Tennis72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill4.511
Loyola Preparatory School103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill53
Queens Baby NurseryQueens House, Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill52
Bright Horizons Buckhurst hill Day Nursery and Preschool82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill51
Queens Nursery170-174 Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill511
Queens Pre School @ The Old Stables191 Princes Road, Buckhurst HillN/AN/A
Purple Lion Day Nurseries Buckhurst HillPurple Lion Day Nurseries, 29 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill55
JS Tutoring29 Princes Road, Buckhurst HillN/AN/A
Mathnasium of Buckhurst Hill26 Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill563
Noah’s Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Buckhurst HillN/AN/A
Buckhurst Hill Baby SensoryWoollard Centre, Loughton Way (off Roding View), Buckhurst HillN/AN/A
The Glade gegenüber der Bancfaft-SchuleThe Glade, Woodford GreenN/AN/A

Are there many post offices in the region of Buckhurst Hill?

Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Buckhurst Hill can be found by checking out the table below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Buckhurst Hill Post Office167 Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill2.319
Queens Road Post Office7 Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill2.715

Tube & Train stations within the region of Buckhurst Hill

Train and tube stations in Buckhurst Hill can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Buckhurst Hill tube stationUnited Kingdom4.33
Buckhurst HillUnderground Ltd, London, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill4.334

What to do in Buckhurst Hill

There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Buckhurst Hill. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Buckhurst Hill listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.

A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of Buckhurst Hill offerings.

Things we love about Buckhurst Hill

Buckhurst Hill has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Buckhurst Hill has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Gyms to stay in shape in Buckhurst Hill

In Buckhurst Hill, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Pubs in the area

As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Buckhurst Hill has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Buckhurst Hill.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Monkhams (Hungry Horse)Station Way / Buckhurst Way
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 6HY
Large, food-oriented pub with sizeable garden.
Three Colts54 Princes Road / Kings Place
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5EE
Much-improved, nicely-refurbished, multi-level pub which re-opened in June 2014 after a period of closure. Busy & food-oriented with Stables Restaurant. Lots of rooms, including a snug. Garden has had a makeover and includes children’s’ play equipment. There is also a front patio. Quiet TVs.
Toby Carvery Buckhurst HillHigh Road
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5HT
Large, busy, food-oriented pub with a dining area and carvery to the rear and a Premier Inn attached, on the main road between Loughton & London. Typically two Real Ales are on offer; Sharp’s Doom Bar and a guest beer.
Warren WoodEpping New Road
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5UA
Traditional, basic, sports-oriented, main road pub, with a collection of clocks and a pinball table. The pub is situated next to and near numerous Footpaths through Epping Forest used by walkers .

Restaurants

Buckhurst Hill is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.

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Green space in the city of Buckhurst Hill

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Buckhurst Hill in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Galleries and Museums

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Buckhurst Hill through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Duck PondBuckhurst HillN/AN/A

What supermarkets are there?

Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Buckhurst Hill would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Buckhurst Hill and what company operates here.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Other areas nearby

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Woodford See the guide here
Highams Park See the guide here
Woodford Green See the guide here
Chigwell See the guide here
Chingford See the guide here
Woodford See the guide here
Highams Park See the guide here
Woodford Green See the guide here
Chigwell See the guide here
Chingford See the guide here

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