Barkingside
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| Barkingside | |
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| Location | |
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| OS grid reference: | TQ445895 |
| Latitude: | 51.585833° |
| Longitude: | 0.084444° |
| Administration | |
| London borough: | Redbridge |
| County level: | Greater London |
| Region: | London |
| Constituent country: | England |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom |
| Other | |
| Ceremonial county: | Greater London |
| Historic county: | Essex (1965) |
| Services | |
| Police force: | Metropolitan Police |
| Fire brigade: | London Fire Brigade |
| Ambulance service: | London Ambulance |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | ILFORD |
| Postal district: | IG6 |
| Dialling code: | 020 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | Ilford North |
| London Assembly: | Havering and Redbridge |
| European Parliament: | London |
| London | List of places in London | |
Barkingside is a place in the London Borough of Redbridge. It is a suburban development.
It is home to schools including Ilford County High School and King Solomon High School. Barkingside is chiefly known for the children's charity Barnardo's, the charity that was founded here 1866; it is in Barkingside where the charity's national headquarters are based.
Many of the buildings along its high street are owned by entrepreneur Alan Sugar. Former footballer Trevor Brooking attended Ilford County High School
Schools in Barkingside include Ilford County High School and King Solomon High School.
[edit] Nearby places
- Clayhall
- Fairlop
- Gants Hill
- Newbury Park
- Cranbrook College for Boys
[edit] See also
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