Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Woodford is a town in East London, within the London Borough of Redbridge. It is located 9.5 miles (15.3 km) north-east of Charing Cross. Woodford historically formed an ancient parish in the county of Essex. It contained a string of agrarian villages and was part of Epping Forest. From about 1700 onwards, it became a place of residence for affluent people who had business in London; this wealth, together with its elevated position, has led to it being called the Geographical and social high point of East London. Woodford was suburban to London and after being combined with Wanstead in 1934 it was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1937. It has formed part of Greater London since 1965 and comprises the neighbourhoods of Woodford Green, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Wells and South Woodford. The area is served by two stations on the Central line of the London Underground: Woodford and South Woodford. “
Other areas nearby
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Things that make us love Woodford
What makes the heart of Woodford? 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 to help you decide to move in there.
What kind of restaurants are there?
Woodford 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.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgique Cafe and Patisserie | 11 The Broadway, London, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 102 |
| Favorite Chicken Woodford Green | 2, Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 162 |
| Shepherds Cafe | 108 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 159 |
| Temple | Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 265 |
| Shish Restaurant | 23A The Broadway, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 221 |
| Papadoms Indian Takeaway | 130A Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 10 |
| Miller & Carter Woodford Green | 393-395 High Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 1779 |
| Bombay Spice Woodford | 345 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 56 |
| Phoenix house | 347 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 126 |
| Mezze Ocakbasi | 2 Johnston Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 534 |
| Rosso Restaurant | 1 The Broadway, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 500 |
| Lapan Cooking Classes | 25 The Rodings, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 23 |
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 117 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Woodford Green | 1, Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 174 |
| White Swan | 30 The Broadway, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 230 |
| Mr Chans | 437 High Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 78 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Rex Parade, 3 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 124 |
| Churchill’s Fish & Chips | High Road, Woodford, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 162 |
| Sudo Patisserie | 8 Spring Gardens, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 2 |
| The Sushi Co – Woodford Green | 2 The Broadway, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 136 |
Gyms in Woodford
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Woodford.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Museums & Galleries in the area
The vitality of a community stems from its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Woodford, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. They offer delightful weekend activities and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the region.
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Pubs
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Woodford has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Woodford.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Woodford. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
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Green space in the city of Woodford
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Woodford is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
What to do in Woodford
There are always activities happening in lively Woodford. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Woodford 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 snapshot.
The facilities you might need in Woodford
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Woodford name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in and around the area of Woodford
Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Woodford 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Post Office | 26 The Broadway, Woodford Green | 2.6 | 18 |
| Feelings | 26 The Broadway, Woodford Green | 4.8 | 12 |
| Snakes Lane Post Office | 94 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 3.2 | 35 |
| Woodford Green Sub Post Office | 471 High Road, Woodford Green | 3.9 | 37 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Woodford
Woodford has 5 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Line Screening | St Pauls Church Hall, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Luxurious Beauty Boutique Laser Aesthetics & Beauty Clinic | Evergreen Apartments, 253-269 High Road, Woodford, Woodford Green | 4.7 | 133 |
| Roding Valley Medical Centre – Drs Oraelosi & Partners | 178 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 2.6 | 98 |
| Expert Forensic Medical Services | 3 Clementine Walk, Woodford Green | 1 | 1 |
| DerekBangura | Imperial Heights, Queen Mary Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
In Woodford, what schools are nearby?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Woodford vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon Maths & English | Elderberries Day Centre, Broadmead Road, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Orchard Childrens Centre | Liston Way, Woodford Green | 2.2 | 5 |
| SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery Woodford | 150 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green | 4.2 | 5 |
| KidsOwn Ltd South Woodford | 208 Maybank Road, London | 4.5 | 8 |
| Children’s Resource Centre, Ray Lodge | 91 Ray Lodge Road, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Chestnut Nursery School (Ray Lodge) | 91 Ray Lodge Road, Woodford Green | 5 | 2 |
| Woodbridge High School | High School, Mallards Road, Woodford Green | 3.5 | 31 |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School | Glengall Road, Woodford Green | 3.6 | 15 |
| Churchfields Junior School | Churchfields, London | 5 | 12 |
| Ray Lodge Primary School | Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.2 | 28 |
| Mallards Wood Daycare & Preschool | 157, 159 Saint Barnabas Road, Woodford Green | 3.5 | 11 |
| 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 Green | 5 | 3 |
| Wynndale Gate Woodbridge High School | Woodford, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Singing Teacher | 36 Glengall Road, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| One Learning English, Maths & Science Tuition – Woodford | St Barnabas Church Hall, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 5 | 11 |
| Orchard Kids After School Club | 150 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Monkey Puzzle Woodford Day Nursery & Preschool | 16 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green | 5 | 1 |
| Rising Stars Day Nursery and Preschool | Prospect Road, Woodford Green | 5 | 11 |
| Mums work | 35 Rokeby Gardens, Wells, Woodford Green | N/A | N/A |
| Churchfields Infants’ School | 37 Churchfields, London | 4.4 | 8 |
In Woodford, what tube and train stations are nearby?
We assembled the train and tube stations of Woodford in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford | Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green | 4.2 | 51 |
Finding an estate agent in Woodford
If our guide on Woodford caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.
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