[1] It takes its name from the brick bridge over the River Roding, which is situated just to the north of the modern centre, on the road to Theydon Bois.

The boundary of the Conservation Area includes the historic core of the village which is evident on the Chapman and Andre Map of 1777.

[3] Listed buildings include the Blue Boar Inn (early 19th century), the group of medieval buildings that form the Roding Restaurant, the 18th-century house immediately northeast of the restaurant, Roding House (late medieval), River Cottage in Ongar Road, and the Maltsters Arms (18th century).

Its nearest rail link is Theydon Bois tube station, on the Central line (Travelcard Zone 6), 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the north of the village.

[6] The nearest railway stations are Loughton, Debden and Theydon Bois on the London Underground.