Debden, Epping Forest
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Debden is a suburb of the town of Loughton, located in the Epping Forest district of Essex. Essentially a large housing estate, it was built by the London County Council between 1947 and 1952 as an out-county estate, with the intention of rehousing people from London whose homes were demolished during the Second World War. Debden, which covers about 650 acres, is not recognized on most roadmaps and usually combined with Loughton, thus dividing the town between "old" Loughton and the "new" estate.
Named after the Domesday manor of Tippendune and hamlet of Debden Green (approximately 2 miles north of Loughton), the estate was designed with families in mind with large houses, open spaces, schools, and amenities. Most of the streets were named after local dignitaries, and the longest was named after local hero Thomas Willingale. The commercial centre of Debden is The Broadway, with shops, a bank, a supermarket, a BP garage, and a library. This is located near to Debden tube station. Served by the London Underground Central Line, it was renamed from Chigwell Lane in 1949 and serves the estate as well as the local sixth-form college. Debden is also served by frequent buses including services 20, 167, H1, and 397.
Debden also is home to the E15 Acting School and the Bank of England Printing Works where England's banknotes are printed and distributed.
