Orchard Village
| Orchard Village | |
|---|---|
| Location | London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°31′45″N 0°10′12″E / 51.5292°N 0.1701°ECoordinates: 51°31′45″N 0°10′12″E / 51.5292°N 0.1701°E |
| Status | 555 new homes |
| Constructed | 2009–2016 |
| Governing Body | Circle Housing Old Ford |
Orchard Village, formerly known as the Mardyke Estate, is a housing development in the South Hornchurch area of London, England.
From 2009 to 2016[1] the site is undergoing regeneration as part of the London Riverside part of the Thames Gateway. The estate was transferred from Havering London Borough Council to Old Ford Housing Association in March 2008[2] and redevelopment work started in November 2009.[3] Most of the existing housing, including a number of high rise blocks, were demolished. Once work was complete there was 555 new homes, available by mixed tenure.[4] The works include improvement to an open space adjacent to the estate.[5]
The original estate was built by Wates Ltd for Hornchurch Urban District Council on land that was previously the Mardyke Farm. The Mardyke is a minor tributary of the River Thames in Thurrock.
The estate included a number of high rise buildings, now demolished, each 38 m tall and consisting of 13 floors. They were named Chantry House, Dearsley House, Mardyke House, Perry House, Roman House and Templar House.
The name Orchard Village reflects the previous use of part of the land as an orchard supplying fruit to Wilkin & Sons. The former estate was the setting of the 2009 film Fish Tank.