

You can also take advantage of a selection of nearby golf courses, which can be found to the north of the village. In the heart of the village is the local club’s cricket green. A Post Office is also available, along with a village hall and church. Ongar Road has most of the village’s shops and amenities, which include corner shops, restaurants and small independent businesses. A handful of medieval buildings remain alongside a couple of traditional pubs, which are still serving residents today. You can check out the most up-to-date prices here.Ĭheck out what Chigwell, also in the Epping Forest, has to offer by reading our guide **.** Living in Abridge: what to expectĬrossing the bridge into the village you’ll be greeted by a collection of picture-perfect period buildings. The current average house price is nudging £585,000 – although this is a sizeable drop from the prices paid in nearby Chigwell.

In about half an hour residents can be right in the centre of the capital.īut the price of having the perfect mix of rural and urban benefits can be high. Surprisingly, this rural idyll is actually one of the closest villages to London and has eye-catching commuter connections. It’s enveloped by countryside and both Epping Forest and Hainault Country Park are within easy reach. The village will hit the spot for any Londoners looking for a slice of country living. It’s an attractive semi-rural riverside location next to a bridge over the River Roding, from where it gets its name. Abridge can be found a few miles north of Hainault and to the east of Loughton in the historic district of Epping Forest.
