Often asked: What Borough Is Rainham In?

What council is Rainham under?

Rainham | Town centres | The London Borough Of Havering.

Is Rainham London or Essex?

Historically an ancient parish in the county of Essex, Rainham is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) east of Charing Cross and is surrounded by a residential area, which has grown from the historic village, to the north and a commercial area, fronting the River Thames, to the south.

Is Rainham a good area?

It’s clean, safe and has a nice high street and lots of green space. Rainham I don’t have experience of but I’d definitely avoid Romford – packed, dirty and unfriendly in my experience although it has a good town centre shopping wise.

Is Romford safe?

Safety and Crime While crime is present in Romford (much like any large town or city), the areas considered to experience the least crime within the borough include Harold Hill, Gidea Park, and Harold Wood, among others.

Is Havering a good place to live?

Havering is among the top 10 safest boroughs in London, with crime levels of 67 per 1000 as of 2013, significantly lower than the London average. There are few instances of disorder, assault and robbery, and higher levels of burglary and vehicle crime.

Is Havering classed as London?

The local authority is Havering London Borough Council.

London Borough of Havering
Constituent country	England
Region	London
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Created	1 April 1965

Is Romford in Essex or Greater London?

As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Romford significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1937 and has formed part of Greater London since 1965 when the area was transferred from Essex.

Is Essex on in London?

Essex (/ˈɛsɪks/) is a county in the south-east of England, north-east of London. One of the home counties, it borders Suffolk and Cambridgeshire to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent across the estuary of the River Thames to the south and London to the south-west.

Is Rainham Essex a safe place to live?

One of the two largest wards in the borough, Rainham and Wennington nonetheless saw only 52 crimes reported. A somewhat sparse population, however, means the crime rate was still almost four per 1,000 residents. Rainham is a suburban town in the area, whilst Wennington is merely described as a village.

What does Havering mean?

Haver: To talk nonsense, gibberish; to speak rubbish. Regional variations may substitute “slaver” in this instance, which also means to drool or salivate, as well as talk nonsense.

What areas does Havering Council cover?

List of districts in the London Borough of Havering

• Ardleigh Green.
• Chase Cross.
• Coldharbour.
• Collier Row.
• Cranham.
• Elm Park.
• Emerson Park.
• Frog Island.

Where is the best place to live in Kent?

The best towns in Kent

• Canterbury. A market town which is technically a city, Canterbury combines cultural activities and highly rated educational establishments with historic landmarks and nearby nature, making it a hit with families and students alike.
• Royal Tunbridge Wells.
• Belvedere.
• Ashford.
• Sandwich.

What is Hornchurch like to live in?

In terms of crime rates, Hornchurch is also safer than its neighbours, Romford and Ilford. As well as access to the bright lights of London, Hornchurch has a home-grown thriving community with its cricket team, football team, music venues and military heritage. Hornchurch also has some great parks and green spaces.

Is Hornchurch a good area?

Boasting a wealth of green space, affordable houses and a lively hometown atmosphere, Hornchurch is the perfect blend of rural and suburban living.