What do you get when you take idyllic British suburbia and green-belt protected fields of green? You get this beautiful northern corner of Woodford, of course! This affluent, strongly residential area in Zone 4 is mostly made up of comfortable detached and semi-detached houses. Rich in history, heritage and - most importantly - green space, this is the perfect spot for anyone who can’t bear to look at another high-rise building.

The patches of forest that surround the area can give you an insight to what the area was like back in the Saxon times. By 1853, over 90% of the forest was ploughed for agriculture. Then came the suburban origins of this neighbourhood in 1856, when the arrival of the railway gave the parish access to the city. Still, it was really only in the 1930s that the majority of the homes were built. These large homes were mostly occupied by wealthy citizens of London looking for a quick retreat.

Nearby Chigwell Road, previously known as Saxon Road, was the route to London that St Edmund used to get to his final resting place at Bury St. Edmunds back in 1013.

Whilst the residential and leafy nature of the area gives a calming sensation, it’s not the most practical of places. Amenities along the high street are sparse, apart from a great Turkish grill restaurant.

Due to its beautiful green spaces, this piece of Woodford is protected as a part of a green belt conservation area. This means big living development plans aren’t going to be in the pipe works any time soon. That being said, there’s talk of establishing a walking and cycling route through the green corridor, and the renovation of the local town hall! The lack of new development has meant that house prices here appear reasonable in comparison to many other parts of London. One local news provider recently emphasised this point boasting that a 3-bed maisonette was recently sold in the area for just £275,000.