Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore South Woodford, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the South Woodford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Woodford, London, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | South Woodford |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.593590 |
| Longitude | 0.025594 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
South Woodford retains a distinct character where the urban pulse of London softens into a leafy, residential rhythm. It lies 2.8 miles south-west of Chigwell (from Chigwell: bearing 230°T, OS grid TQ 404 902). Victorian villas and Edwardian terraces line the streets, their brick facades catching the pale, slanted light of an English afternoon. Residents often retreat to the quietude of Elmhurst Gardens, where the manicured hedges offer a sanctuary from the kinetic energy of the nearby high road. A short walk away, the art deco frontage of the Odeon South Woodford stands as a nostalgic sentinel, its presence grounding the local culture in a bygone era of cinematic elegance. Beyond the shops and cafes, the surface of Eagle Pond mirrors the changing seasons, reflecting the silver-grey clouds that drift steadily over the Redbridge landscape. This part of the capital balances its commuter convenience with a quiet, persistent grace that rewards those who linger. South Woodford continues to evolve, yet it keeps the steady, measured heartbeat of a place where history and modern life intersect with surprising ease.
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Explore South Woodford, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.593590, 0.025594. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |