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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Woodford Green is an area of Woodford in East London, England, within the London Borough of Redbridge. It adjoins Buckhurst Hill to the north, Woodford Bridge to the east, South Woodford to the south, and Chingford to the west. Epping Forest runs through Woodford Green in the west of the area, 9.4 miles (15.1 km) north-east of Charing Cross. “

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In Woodford Green, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Woodford Green? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Woodford Green to help you decide to move in there.

Museums & Galleries in the area

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

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Green spaces and parks of Woodford Green

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Woodford Green is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

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

Supermarkets in Woodford Green

Out of all the other services in Woodford Green, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Woodford Green.

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Public houses of Woodford Green

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Woodford Green. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Woodford Green.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Royal Oak Pub & Kitchen320 Hale End Road / Oak Hill
Hale End (Woodford Green)
IG8 9LN
Dating from 1906, this pub re-opened in early August 2014 after extensive refurbishment including a dining room. Single bar with air-conditioning, double glazing, wooden floors and exposed brickwork. Two large TV screens. Garden

Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Woodford Green

Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Woodford Green.

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

What kind of restaurants are there?

Woodford Green is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Woodford Green.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Belgique Cafe and Patisserie11 The Broadway, London, Woodford Green4.3102
Favorite Chicken Woodford Green2, Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.3162
Shepherds Cafe108 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.3159
TempleJubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.3265
Papadoms Indian Takeaway130A Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.310
Shish Restaurant23A The Broadway, Woodford Green4.3221
Eatalian Woodford/Chigwell – Italian food to take away since 1998536 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.3126
Chigwell BBQ Meze526 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.3121
米 kome japanese sushi606 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.3267
T’z Peri Peri644 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.3459
Rosso Restaurant1 The Broadway, Woodford Green4.3500
Lapan Cooking Classes25 The Rodings, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.323
Domino’s Pizza – London – Woodford Green1, Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.3174
White Swan30 The Broadway, Woodford Green4.3230
Pizza Hut DeliveryRex Parade, 3 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.3124
Phoenix house347 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.3126
Bombay Spice Woodford345 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green4.356
Zashish126 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.32
Uptown Jamaican130A Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.311
Al’s Pop Up Brunch108 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.33

What to do in the area of Woodford Green

There are always activities happening in lively Woodford Green. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Woodford Green page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Woodford Green snapshot.

What areas are nearby?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Woodford Green, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Snaresbrook See the guide here
South Woodford See the guide here
Woodford See the guide here
Highams Park See the guide here
Chigwell See the guide here
Buckhurst Hill See the guide here
Chingford See the guide here
Snaresbrook See the guide here
South Woodford See the guide here
Woodford See the guide here
Highams Park See the guide here
Chigwell See the guide here
Buckhurst Hill See the guide here
Chingford See the guide here

The facilities you might need in Woodford Green

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

In Woodford Green, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Woodford Green entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
WoodfordSnakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.251
Roding ValleyStation Way, Buckhurst Hill4.324

What schools are nearby in Woodford Green?

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 Woodford Green.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Romanian Furniture317 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, LondonN/AN/A
Children’s Resource Centre, Ray Lodge91 Ray Lodge Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Chestnut Nursery School (Ray Lodge)91 Ray Lodge Road, Woodford Green52
Greenway KindergartenThe Old Pavilion Ashton Playing Fields, 598 Chigwell Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Kumon Maths & EnglishElderberries Day Centre, Broadmead Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery Woodford150 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green4.25
Orchard Childrens CentreListon Way, Woodford Green2.25
Sure Education (Maths and English Tutors)45 Latchingdon Gardens, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Ray Lodge Primary SchoolSnakes Lane East, Woodford Green4.228
Woodbridge High SchoolHigh School, Mallards Road, Woodford Green3.531
Rising Stars Day Nursery and PreschoolProspect Road, Woodford Green511
One Learning English, Maths & Science Tuition – WoodfordSt Barnabas Church Hall, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green511
Bridge Childrens Services Ltd Within Ashton Playing Fields598 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green51
Mallards Wood Daycare & Preschool157, 159 Saint Barnabas Road, Woodford Green3.511
Orchard Kids After School Club150 Broadmead Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Play & Learn Nursery & Pre-SchoolChigwell Road, Woodford Green, London4.624
Porter TennisMonkham’s Lane, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Tzu Chi Academy London (TCML Woodford – Taiwan Centre Mandarin Learning) 倫敦慈濟人文學校GB London, Saint Barnabas Road, Woodford, Woodford Green53
The Ark Daycare Nurseries Limited349a Chigwell Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Singing Teacher36 Glengall Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A

Are there many post offices in the region of Woodford Green?

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Woodford Green branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Snakes Lane Post Office94 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green3.235
Feelings26 The Broadway, Woodford Green4.812
The Broadway Post Office26 The Broadway, Woodford Green2.618
Station Way Post Office38 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill2.77

Medical institutions in Woodford Green

Woodford Green 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
Life Line ScreeningSt Pauls Church Hall, Chigwell Road, Woodford GreenN/AN/A
Roding Valley Medical Centre – Drs Oraelosi & Partners178 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green2.698

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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