Debden, Epping Forest facts for kids
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 Debden
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| OS grid reference | TQ442962 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LOUGHTON |
| Postcode district | IG10 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Debden is a lively area in Essex, England. It is part of the town of Loughton. Debden gets its name from an old estate that used to be at its northern end.
This area is mostly where people live. It is also home to Epping Forest College and East 15 Acting School. You can also find the De La Rue printing factory here. Debden is one of the few places outside Greater London that has a London Underground station.
What's the History of Debden?
The name Debden comes from old English words. Dep means 'deep' and den means 'valley'. In a very old book from 1086 called the Domesday Book, it was written as Deppendana.
Debden began as a small estate, about 40 acres in size. It became part of Waltham Abbey in 1086. Later, around 1254, the larger Loughton estate included Debden.
In 1540, the king took control of many church lands. This was called the Dissolution of the Monasteries. After this, the Debden estate went to private owners.
In 1944, a lot of land in Debden was sold. The London County Council bought 644 acres. They wanted to build new homes after World War II. The Debden Estate, a large housing area, was built between 1947 and 1952. Because of rules after the war, a big supermarket could not open until 1952.
The Debden tube station opened in 1865 as Chigwell Lane railway station. It was renamed Debden station in 1949.
What Kind of Businesses are in Debden?
Debden has many light industries. This means there are factories that make things. One important factory is De La Rue. This company prints Bank of England banknotes, which are the money we use!
In 2005, a company called Higgins Group PLC moved its main office to Debden. In 2008, Amstrad also planned to move its main office here. A new Amstrad office opened closer to Loughton in 2013.
The Broadway is one of Loughton's main shopping areas. It has many family-run shops. There is also a small market held there every week. The buildings along The Broadway are important for their design.
How Do People Travel in Debden?
Debden is well-connected for travel. The Debden tube station is on the Central line of the London Underground. This train system connects Debden to many parts of London.
Debden is also close to the M11 motorway. This is a big highway, about 2 miles from where it meets the M25 motorway. However, you cannot get onto the M11 going north from Debden. You also cannot exit the M11 coming from the south. These rules help stop traffic jams on local roads.
Many bus routes serve Debden. Some are London Buses routes. Routes 20 and 397 go to places like Chingford and Walthamstow. Other bus services go to towns north and east of Debden. These include Epping, Harlow, and Romford.
