Heath Park is an area of the London Borough of Havering situated to the east of Romford. It is a largely Edwardian estate built as a result of railway expansion.[1]
| Heath Park | |
|---|---|
  Heath Park Location within Greater London | |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM1, RM2 |
| Dialling code | 01708 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
The district is located to the east of the Romford–Upminster railway line. It was built from around 1908 in the east of the parish of Romford, adjacent to Hornchurch.[2]
The name refers to the former heath in the area, as does nearby Squirrels Heath.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 235.
- ↑ "Romford: Introduction | British History Online".
- ↑ Mills, D. (2000). Oxford Dictionary of London Place Names. Oxford.
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