Snaresbrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snaresbrook |
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 Eagle Pond and Snaresbrook Crown Court |
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| Population | 11,868 (2011 Census.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ395895 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E11 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Snaresbrook is a cool area in East London, found within the London Borough of Redbridge. It's about 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of a famous spot called Charing Cross.
The name Snaresbrook comes from an older name, "Sayers brook." This was a small stream that flowed into the River Roding, which goes through the nearby area of Wanstead.
Snaresbrook is surrounded by other interesting places. To the north, you'll find South Woodford. To the west are parts of Epping Forest, Upper Leytonstone, Leyton, and Walthamstow. Leytonstone is to the south, and Wanstead is to the east.
The Snaresbrook Ward, which is a local government area, includes most of Wanstead High Street. This ward is part of the Leyton and Wanstead (UK Parliament constituency), which is how people vote for their representative in the UK Parliament.
The most famous building in Snaresbrook is the Snaresbrook Crown Court. It first opened in 1843 as a home for orphaned children, started by King Leopold I of Belgium. Later, it became the Royal Wanstead School. This impressive building was designed by two famous architects, Sir George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt.
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Who Lives in Snaresbrook?
Let's look at the people who call Snaresbrook home! According to a count done in 2011, most of the people living here, about 57%, are White British. The next largest groups are "Other White" at 10% and people of Indian background at 9%. This mix of cultures makes Snaresbrook a diverse place.
Learning in Snaresbrook
Snaresbrook has good schools for young people.
Primary Education
- Snaresbrook Primary School is one of the local schools where younger students can learn and grow.
Secondary Education
- Forest School is another well-known school in the area. It was even used as a filming location for the movie Never Let Me Go! Some scenes, like the assembly at "Hailsham," were filmed there.
Getting Around Snaresbrook
Snaresbrook is well-connected, making it easy to travel to and from.
Nearby Places to Explore
Here are some of the areas close to Snaresbrook:
Public Transport Options
The easiest way to get around London from Snaresbrook is by using the London Underground. The closest station is Snaresbrook, which is on the Central line. This line can take you to many different parts of London, including Epping further east.
Images for kids
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Eagle Pond and Snaresbrook Crown Court
