Chadwell Heath

Settlement in Essex

England

Chadwell Heath

Footpath to Hainault Rd This is the footpath from Billet Road to Hainault Road looking towards Hainault Rd — Footpath to Hainault Rd Credit: Glyn Baker

Chadwell Heath is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Redbridge, in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 12.5 miles northeast of central London, it borders the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, and Havering. Historically, Chadwell Heath was a rural area, known for its agricultural landscapes and farms, but over the years, it has transformed into a predominantly residential area.

The town offers a mix of housing options, ranging from detached houses to apartment complexes, catering to a diverse range of residents. The area is well-connected, with Chadwell Heath railway station offering frequent train services to central London, making it an attractive location for commuters. Additionally, several bus routes serve the area, providing easy access to neighboring towns and boroughs.

Chadwell Heath boasts a variety of amenities and facilities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure centers. The area is home to several schools, both primary and secondary, providing education options for families. King George Hospital, a major healthcare facility, is located nearby in Goodmayes.

For recreational activities, residents can explore the nearby countryside, including the expansive Hainault Forest Country Park, which offers beautiful woodland walks, a golf course, and a lake for fishing. The town also has its own cricket and football clubs, providing opportunities for sports enthusiasts.

Overall, Chadwell Heath offers a convenient location for individuals and families seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to London and a range of amenities and recreational opportunities.

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Chadwell Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.575492/0.131499 or Grid Reference TQ4788. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath to Hainault Rd

This is the footpath from Billet Road to Hainault Road looking towards Hainault Rd

Glyn Baker

Mill Farm, Whalebone Lane North: 1997

The farm was home to three generations of the Drake family which managed a windmill that was close by. This was demolished in the early 1920s. In 1997, the site was being used as a car/van holding area.

John Baker

Marks Gate windmill in 1920

The original image resides in an album that was my paternal grandfather's: George W Baker and therefore he might have photographed the mill in its last days. The discussion I added to Link states that the structure of the mill was considered unsafe soon after 1921 when all but the brick base was demolished.

Field in Marks Gate

Field in Marks Gate

Field in Marks Gate

Field in Marks Gate

This is part of a network of rough paths through the fields to Hainault and beyond.

David Howard

Entrance to Brett La Farge Ltd

From Hainault Road. In the distance, behind the lorry speeding down the road, a conveyor spans the road to carry aggregates from Fairlop Quarry.

John Baker

Richard Scott Motors, Whalebone Lane North

The view looked very much as it had 16 years ago TQ4890 : Mill Farm, Whalebone Lane North: 1997 but its significance for me is that it is where my paternal great-grandmother once lived, in the house behind the cars.

John Baker

The entrance to Elmstead Nurseries

Seen across Whalebone Road North. The site appears overgrown and unkempt as it is a business that has ceased trading.

John Baker

Valance House Becontree

This is Valance House Becontree. It is the last survivor of Dagenham’s five manor houses. It was preserved as the estate management offices during the construction of the huge Becontree Council Housing Estate before WW2. Valance House was named after Agnes De Valance who lived and was murdered on the site in the 13th Century. Some say her ghost still haunts the grounds. Parts of the current house date from the 15th Century although from its outward appearance one would be hard pushed to guess which. In 1938 one room of the building was opened as a museum, a function the whole building fulfils today. The picture was taken looking across the moat towards the house.

Glyn Baker

Crown Cottages

This Victorian terrace built in 1869 is Crown Cottages on the A118 London Road. They stand on the edge of Crown Farm a scrap of agricultural land between Romford and Chadwell Heath.

Glyn Baker

DuPont Performance Coatings

This is DuPont Performance Coatings (that’s paint to you and me). This facility in Freshwater Rd specialises in vehicle paint. The site has a vehicle refinishers training unit. However much of the site is the base for UK administration such as sales, marketing, customer service etc

Glyn Baker

Dairy Crest Chadwell Heath

Not exactly the picture that comes to mind when you say the word “dairy” but that is what this factory is, it produces “liquid milk products”.

Glyn Baker

Red House Farm

Red House Farm, Billet Road, Redbridge. It is not every farm that has its own London Transport Bus Stop!

Glyn Baker

Old and New

This barn at Warren Farm off Whalebone Lane North has its own (rather overgrown) moat, it has been around for more than a week or two! Highview House in the background is somewhat younger

Glyn Baker

Footpath to Warren Farm

The footpath to the left leads to Warren Farm TQ4889 and Whalebone Lane North. The road is the A12 looking eastbound towards Romford.

Glyn Baker

Traffic Jam on Whalebone Lane

This shot was taken near Adelaide Gardens looking South along Whalebone Lane North. I wonder if cyclists are any safer with the addition of a green road surface and a cyclepath sign?

Glyn Baker

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Chadwell Heath is located at Grid Ref: TQ4788 (Lat: 51.575492, Lng: 0.131499)

Unitary Authority: Barking and Dagenham

Police Authority: Metropolitan