Emerson Park

Emerson Park
Emerson Park
Emerson Park shown within Greater London
Population 11,977 (Emerson Park ward 2011)[1]
OS grid reference TQ545885
• Charing Cross 15.4 mi (24.8 km) WSW
London borough
Ceremonial county Greater London
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HORNCHURCH
Postcode district RM11
Dialling code 01708
Police Metropolitan
Fire London
Ambulance London
EU Parliament London
UK Parliament
London Assembly

Emerson Park is a suburban neighbourhood near Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering, east London. Predominantly affluent and residential, it is located approximately 15 miles (24.1 km) north-east of Charing Cross.

It is part of the Hornchurch post town and forms part of the Hornchurch and Upminster Parliamentary constituency.

Housing

Emerson Park originates from the development of suburban housing in the late 19th century after the coming of the railway. The residential estates that make up the area are Ardleigh Green, Emerson Park and Nelmes. It is located north of the town of Hornchurch and is considered a prestigious neighbourhood in Greater London.

There is some variety in the types of property, however the vast majority are substantially large detached homes on plots of land of at least 0.5 acres (2,000 m2). The roads in the area are wide and lined with mature trees. The architecture is not entirely Victorian or Edwardian, as some plots have been reused over time and some new homes were constructed in contemporary styles. As of 2016, the average price of all properties in the RM11 postcode which includes Emerson Park is approximately £450,000 and the average price of all detached houses in the postcode is approximately £730,000.

Being not far from West Ham United's training ground at Chadwell Heath, the area has historically been popular with footballers. Rob Lee, Diafra Sakho, Frank McAvenie and Ray Parlour are current or former residents.

Education

Transport

Emerson Park railway station is on a short branch line which sees half-hourly services in each direction between Romford and Upminster. Emerson Park is thus a popular commuter neighbourhood, with its station providing connections to the main lines into both London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street.

It is also served by several London Buses routes.

References

  1. ↑ Census Information Scheme (2012). "2011 Census Ward Population Estimates". Greater London Authority. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
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