Chadwell Heath Area Guide

Straddling two London boroughs, a property in Chadwell Heath offers a friendly residence highly popular with young professionals and their families due to its direct links to central London.

Living in Chadwell Heath offers residents a well-connected location nestled amongst plenty of green spaces within a diverse community.

WELCOME TO CHADWELL HEATH

Situated between historic market towns, Romford and Ilford, Chadwell Heath is a popular suburban area boasting a little something for everyone. The High Road boasts a range of family-friendly eateries and welcoming pubs, as well as a range of independent retailers and amenities right on your doorstep. Chadwell Heath also offers an abundance of local attractions for both kids and adults.

CHADWELL HEATH IS GREAT FOR YOUNG FAMILIES

Chadwell Heath isn’t short of Ofsted rated outstanding local primary and secondary schools. The town is home to Chadwell Heath Academy, which is the highest-ranked non-selective school in the London Borough of Redbridge. London's top universities are a commutable distance away for those with older kids. University of the Creative Arts offers arts-based courses from illustration to fashion design, while University College London provides a range of academic qualifications.

GETTING AROUND IN CHADWELL HEATH

Chadwell Heath lies 12 miles northeast of Charing Cross. The town boasts a direct rail link that will get you into London's Liverpool Street Station in 25 minutes. Chadwell Heath train station sits in zone five, and services are as frequent as every eight minutes in peak times. Chadwell Heath is also served by London bus services, connecting you to the capital and neighbouring towns easily.

A SHORT HISTORY OF CHADWELL HEATH

The name Chadwell was first recorded in 1254. Nearby settlements merged in the 17th century to become Chadwell Heath as we know it. The town was also the last residence of Eva Hart, a survivor of the RMS Titanic. Today, the town is home to nearly 25,000 residents, including famous faces Jackie Oliver and Mark Summers.

ESCAPE TO CHADWELL HEATH

Chadwell Heath is situated amongst a multitude of breathtaking locations and vibrant green spaces. This includes the nearby Hainault Forest Country Park, which is set over 300 acres of countryside and Valentines Park, a 130-acre park placed in the top 10 best parks in Britain in 2019.

SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN CHADWELL HEATH

As well as boasting a variety of independent shops amongst national chains locally, Chadwell Heath is only 16 minutes away from Westfield Stratford City shopping centre. The town also benefits from a healthy array of family-friendly eateries, places to drink and an abundance of things to do – even the UK's largest adventure golf course. The town also boasts a close community and has plenty of local interest groups and sports clubs you can join, from The History Society to the Bowls Association.