Homesdale is situated at the heart of desirable, leafy Wanstead, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The local area has an urban-village atmosphere with its green and High Street and ready access to both the city and the countryside. Close by are Wanstead Park and Epping Forest.

The High Street has plenty of cafes, bakeries and restaurants, for meeting friends and enjoying the community feel of the area. There are supermarkets (Tesco, Co-Op, M&S Food), chemists, a post office and shops that cater for most day to day needs. GP surgeries and dentists are within easy walking distance.

Homesdale is well located for transport links by bus, road and underground, so is well served for travel to the centre of London, Stratford, Ilford, Romford and the Redbridge area.