Buckhurst Hill forms part of the Greater London Urban area and this residential town in the southwest corner of Essex is part of Essex's Golden Triangle along with Chigwell and Loughton.

It has a lovely leafy village feel with many houses built in the Victorian and Edwardian era as well as 1930's properties. The area is a relatively affluent area partly due to the cost of commuting to London with larger substantial properties being developed in line with the expansion of the rail network.

The High Street is filled with independent boutiques and eateries and has a vibrant and modern feel to it. Buckhurst Hill is often featured in the reality show 'The Only Way is Essex' with several cast members opening boutiques in the area, which has helped to lure young couples and professionals to the area.

Lea Valley offers all kinds of recreational activities and water sports and was a major focus of the London Olympics.

Open space

Buckhurst Hill is an area known for its accessibility to wonderful outdoor spaces including nearby Epping Forest. Roding Valley Meadows nature reserve is also nearby, which is famous for its beautiful wildflowers and wide range of wildlife.

Schools

Primary Schools include St John's C of E School and White Bridge Primary School whilst for a secondary school, there is Braeside.

Travel

Buckhurst Hill station and Roding Valley station are both are on the Central Line. Also, from nearby Chingford station, services can be used to reach London Liverpool Street via Walthamstow and Hackney.

Bus service 397 can be used to reach Chingford station.

Postcode

Buckhurst Hill falls under the IG9 postcode and the local borough is Epping Forest District Council.