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Squirrels Heath
Havering, London
Squirrels Heath sits in the south of the London Borough of Havering, in the area south-east of Romford. The name preserves the heath that was here in the 18th century — formerly known as Hardley Green — and the ward's character was set by the Romford Garden Suburb exhibition of 1910–11, which laid out Squirrels Heath Avenue and built around 159 cottages and houses designed by more than 100 architects as a showcase of Edwardian domestic design. Around six of those exhibition houses are listed. There are four listed buildings in total including the Grade II* Royal Liberty School, the Grade II Coffee Pot and the Grade II Railway Factory. Safety and air-quality scores are strong, and 23 Ofsted-outstanding schools sit within reach. Haynes Park at 11.9 hectares anchors the limited green space — total cover is 13.3 hectares. Around 57 food venues line the local parade. The drawbacks: moderate public-transport access limited to Gidea Park and Romford stations, only 6.1 percent conservation-area cover, and a culture score that reflects a quiet residential feel rather than a destination.
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The Romford Garden Suburb, which opened in spring 1911, was constructed on the Gidea Hall and Balgores estates as an exhibition of Edwardian domestic design, and included Squirrels Heath Avenue and around 159 cottages and houses by more than 100 architects.
- Moderate public-transport access
- 4 listed buildings
- 6.1% covered by a conservation area
- 4 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 km
- Largest green space: Haynes Park (11.9 hectares)
- 97 open venues (62 food and drink, 35 other)
Squirrels Heath score highlights
- Safety Low recorded crime relative to the rest of London (score 71/100).
- Air & Quiet Clean air and low ambient noise by London standards (score 68/100).
- Area development Little recent major-development activity (score 0/100).
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Property prices & growth
66/ 100
- Purchase affordability70
- Rent affordability60
- Price momentum (5yr)54
- Activity (turnover)84
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Safety
71/ 100
- Personal safety70
- Property crime71
- Anti-social behaviour72
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Connectivity
35/ 100
Median public-transport access is moderate (TfL PTAL 3.0 of 8 across this ward).
Air & Quiet
68/ 100
- Air quality95
- Quietness25
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Cultural Signal
16/ 100
- Nightlife7
- Dining7
- Arts & culture0
- Retail & shops7
- Sports & recreation0
- Independent scene21
- Vitality (openings, diversity)38
97 open venues nearby — 62 food & drink, 35 other.
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Education
55/ 100
- Primary schools54
- Secondary schools56
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Heritage
10/ 100
4 listed buildings · 6% under a conservation area
- The Royal Liberty SchoolGrade II*
- The Coffee PotGrade II
- Railway FactoryGrade II
From Historic England's National Heritage List for England.
Nature Access
60/ 100
- Green spaces80
- Waterways25
Largest green space: Haynes Park (12 ha). ~13 ha of green space in total.
Area development
0/ 100
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