What areas are in Havering Borough?

List of districts in the London Borough of Havering

  • Ardleigh Green.
  • Chase Cross.
  • Coldharbour.
  • Collier Row.
  • Cranham.
  • Elm Park.
  • Emerson Park.
  • Frog Island.

What area is covered by Havering?

43.35 mi²
London Borough of Havering/Area

What London borough is Romford in?

The London Borough Of Havering
Romford | Town centres | The London Borough Of Havering.

Is Hornchurch London or Essex?

Hornchurch is a suburban town in East London, England, and part of the London Borough of Havering. It is located 15.2 miles (24.5 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross.

Is Havering poor?

Havering may be relatively affluent for a London borough but it contains small areas that are among the most deprived in the country.

Is Dagenham part of Havering?

Havering is bordered to the south by the London Borough of Bexley by the River Thames, to the west by the London Borough of Redbridge and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and to the north and east by Essex.

Is Harold Hill a town?

Harold Hill is a suburban area in the London Borough of Havering, East London. 16.6 miles (26.7 km) northeast of Charing Cross. It is a district centre in the London Plan….

Harold Hill
Post town ROMFORD
Postcode district RM3
Dialling code 01708
Police Metropolitan

Why is Havering a London Borough?

The London Borough of Havering was created in 1965 by the combined former area of the Municipal Borough of Romford and Hornchurch Urban District which had been transferred to Greater London from Essex by the London Government Act 1963.

Is Romford in Essex or Havering?

Romford is a large town in East London and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Havering. It is located 14.1 miles (22.7 km) northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan.

What is Havering famous for?

Early history The palace itself is known to have existed since at least the reign of Edward the Confessor when it was one of his primary residences. The area formed a liberty from 1465 which included the parishes of Havering atte Bower, Hornchurch and Romford.

Is Romford in London or Essex?

Romford was part of Essex until 1965, when it became part of Greater London. Today, it is one of the largest commercial, retail, entertainment and leisure districts in London and has a well-developed night-time economy as well. Its population, as of 2011, was 122,854.

Is Havering a good place to live?

Havering is among the top 10 safest boroughs in London, with crime levels of 67 per 1000 as of 2013, significantly lower than the London average. There are few instances of disorder, assault and robbery, and higher levels of burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the population of Havering in London?

In 2011, the borough had a population of 237,232 over 43 square miles (111.4 km 2 ). Havering has a lower population density than other London Boroughs as large areas are parkland and 23 square miles (60 km 2) (more than half the borough) is Metropolitan Green Belt protected land.

How many businesses are there in Havering?

There are over 7,000 businesses based in Havering. Romford is the main commercial hub of the borough with a small district of mainly office development close to the railway station.

What is the unemployment rate in Havering?

It has, at 4.5%, a below average unemployment rate for Greater London, and one of the lowest crime rates. Havering has a significantly higher proportion of residents in white ethnic groups than other outer London boroughs (87.7% – 2011 census ).

Where can I get planning advice in Havering?

The Havering Citizens Advice Bureau is no longer at the PASC. It now operates from Romford Central Library, St Edwards Way, Romford, RM1 3AR. The reception accepts documents, can offer general advice on Planning and Building Control.