Gants Hill facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TQ435885 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ILFORD |
| Postcode district | IG2 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Gants Hill is a busy area in Ilford, located in East London, England. It's part of the Redbridge area. Gants Hill is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) east of central London. It's famous for its large roundabout where five different roads meet.
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History of Gants Hill
The name Gants Hill probably comes from the le Gant family. This family worked for Barking Abbey a long time ago. They were like managers or caretakers of the land. Records show the name "Gantesgrave" was used as early as 1291.
Exploring Gants Hill
Gants Hill is mostly a place where people live. It also has many shops, different kinds of restaurants, and places to eat. There are also some pubs and a hotel.
Green Spaces and Schools
A large green area called Valentines Park is located between Gants Hill and Ilford. This park has a historic mansion and is a great place to relax.
There are several schools in and around Gants Hill. Valentines High School and Gearies School are right in the area. Other nearby schools include Beal High School and King Solomon High School.
The Commonwealth Estate
In Gants Hill, there's a special area called the Commonwealth Estate. The roads here are named after cities from countries that used to be part of the British Empire. For example, you can find roads named after cities like Aden, Colombo, Auckland, Toronto, Quebec, Melbourne, and Perth.
Nearby Places
Some of the places closest to Gants Hill are Newbury Park, Barkingside, Ilford, and Redbridge.
Roundabout Renovation
The Gants Hill roundabout and the area around it were updated starting in June 2009. These improvements were paid for by Transport For London. New traffic lights for people walking were added around the roundabout. The underground walkways (subways) also got new floor tiles and colorful stripes on the walls. The work finished in late September 2010. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, even visited to see the improvements and unveiled a special plaque.
Getting Around Gants Hill
Gants Hill is a key spot for roads. The A12 road runs east to west through the area. The A123, also known as Cranbrook Road, goes north to south. These roads, along with the A1400, all meet at the Gants Hill roundabout. Many bus routes use these roads, making it easy to travel around. You can see a map of the bus routes here: map.
Nearest Stations
The closest underground train station is Gants Hill. It's on the Central line of the London Underground. Another nearby station is Ilford railway station, which is part of the Elizabeth Line.
