Redbridge is an area of Ilford in East London, England. It gives its name to the London Borough of Redbridge, a local government district of Greater London, with which it should not be confused.

Redbridge
Redbridge Location within Greater London
OS grid reference	TQ428883
London borough	Redbridge
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ILFORD
Postcode district	E11, IG1-IG8, IG11
Dialling code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
UK Parliament	Ilford North
London Assembly	Havering and Redbridge
List of places UK England London 51.576°N 0.052°E / 51.576; 0.052

Etymology

The name comes from a bridge over the River Roding which was demolished in 1921. The bridge was made of red brick, unlike other bridges in the area, which were made of white stone. The name was later applied to the wider London borough created in 1965. The bridge was earlier known as Hocklee's Bridge.[1]

History

Historically, Redbridge formed part of the ancient parish of Barking in Essex. In 1888 it became part of the new civil parish of Ilford. The civil parish became a local board district in 1890, urban district in 1894 and municipal borough in 1926. The Municipal Borough of Ilford was abolished in 1965 and its former area became part of the London Borough of Redbridge in Greater London.[2]

Transport and locale

The nearest London Underground station is Redbridge on the Central line.

Nearest places

• Clayhall
• Gants Hill
• Ilford
• Snaresbrook
• Wanstead

References

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