Chadwell Heath
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  Chadwell Heath shown within Greater London |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| London borough | Barking & Dagenham |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| European Parliament | London |
| UK Parliament | Dagenham |
| London Assembly | City and East |
| List of places: UK • England • London | |
Chadwell Heath is a place in the London Borough of Redbridge and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in East London.[1]
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[edit] Location
Chadwell Heath is a suburban development located 12 miles (19 km) east north-east of Charing Cross. The London Borough of Havering is to the east.[1] The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham have two local wards named 'Chadwell Heath' and 'Whalebone', and the London Borough of Redbridge has one named Chadwell. Chadwell Heath is therefore split between the two Boroughs and three wards. Many major buildings, such as the local school and former police station (now the popular pub, the Eva Hart) actually lie in the London Borough of Redbridge. Royal Mail includes Chadwell Heath as part of a postcode district (RM6) of the Romford post town,[2] however Romford and Chadwell Heath are otherwise separate places and in different London boroughs.
West Ham United F.C. train in Chadwell Heath and have done so for many years. Fans used to be allowed in to obtain autographs but due to those profiteering from signed memorabilia, the club (along with many other clubs) have prevented this from happening now. Players are instructed to leave training without stopping or risk a penalty fine.
Chadwell Heath is a mainly white working class area, with English and Irish people making up the majority of residents, although there is a ever growing South Asian population.
The public house the 'Eva Hart' is named after a resident of Chadwell Heath who survived the Titanic disaster.
[edit] Etymology
It is named from Chaudewell, meaning cold spring or stream and was first recorded in 1254.[3] The area had an alternative name, recorded in 1440 as Blackhethe, meaning dark coloured heath.[3]
[edit] History
The heath itself was infamous because of highwaymen, their presence diminished by the installation of a turnpike near the site of the current Tollgate pub.[citation needed] A former resident of Japan Road Eva Hart was a survivor of the Titantic disaster, the local wetherspoons pub is named after her.
[edit] Local economy
Dairy Crest have an enormous creamery/dairy on Selinas Lane, which supplies all of London.[citation needed] Sunlight laundry are also a major employer as are Sainsburys, Tescos, Woolworths and local shops.
[edit] Education
- Local education is listed on the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the London Borough of Redbridge articles
[edit] Transport
Chadwell heath is served by London Buses services and Chadwell Heath railway station. Also, it is relatively close to Becontree tube station[4]. Chadwell Heath is well situated for transport into central London or Essex.
[edit] Nearest places
[edit] Sporting fame
Chadwell Heath has gained modest fame within the footballing world, as West Ham United Football Club perform the majority of their training sessions in the area. Former England rugby union legend Jason Leonard is from Chadwell Heath, and attended the town's Warren Comprehensive School. Former England and West Ham United player Tony Cottee and former WBO world boxing champion Colin MacMillan also attended Warren Comprehensive School. Reading football star Nicky Shorey also went to the Chadwell Heath Foundation School.[citation needed]Boxer Frank Bruno, Cricketer Graham Gooch and Darts player Bobby George Bobby George lived here, as well as footballer Mark Lazaridos (Leyton Orient).
[edit] References
- ^ a b Barking & Dagenham London Borough Council - Borough and Chadwell Heath ward maps
- ^ Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)
- ^ a b Mills, A., Oxford Dictionary of London Place Names, (2001)
- ^ Transport for London - Buses from Chadwell Heath
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