This neighbourhood sits on the cusp of Buckhurst and Chigwell, nestled in one of the more lush Essex areas. Known for its beautiful Victorian homes, and easy access to the outdoors, families have been flocking to the area for years. With the Central line running to the local Roding Valley tube station, commuters find that there’s little sacrifice that needs to be made when settling into this serene neighbourhood. Residents who make the move love the tight-knit community feeling and liveliness that the area provides. Whether it’s a community event at the Woolard Centre, a swim class at David Lloyd Chigwell Pool, or a match at Buckhurst Hill Football Club - there’s never a dull moment in the neighbourhood. Locals in the area have also become quite active in gardening their own produce via the local Forest Edge Allotments. With all that the neighbourhood has to offer, it’s no wonder that it’s one of Essex’s most desirable destinations.

It’s believed that the neighbourhood was first mentioned back in 1135, when the manor of Buckhurst Hill was transferred from William de Montfichet to the Abbey of Stratford. The area was likely referred to as Bucket Hill due to the many Beech trees that covered a hill there. Later on, in 1856, when the Eastern Counties Railway Company arrived, the area began to develop into a residential village. On January 1, 1895, Buckhurst Hill Urban District Council was formed in order to manage the area. Since then, the area has continued to develop into a beautiful and affluent suburban village.

This neighbourhood is a frequent setting in the television series Essex Wives. The show is about affluent women who are from the area. As mentioned in the show, the area is considered to be a part of the Essex “Golden Triangle” - along with the other wealthy areas of Loughton and Chigwell.

Since the neighbourhood is surrounded by Epping Forest, a good portion of the area is limited in how much it can expand and develop. This means that it’s very difficult for new homes to be built, making some of the current stock quite expensive. Still, for many residents, this building limitation is a perk and helps the area maintain its quiet village feel.

Epping Forest District Council just recently published its local plan for the area. Through this plan, the council has committed to providing over 80 new homes. Through the plan, there will also be work done to bring more employment training and opportunities to the neighbourhood. The council has also mentioned that it will begin working on improving the highways and various junctions throughout the neighbourhood. Beyond these small changes, the area’s mostly Green Belt location means that developments are relatively rare.