The ward centred on the village of Havering-atte-Bower sits on one of the highest points in Greater London and retains a pronounced village character within the London Borough of Havering. Its name reflects medieval royal connections - once the site of a royal hunting lodge - and the area includes the early 18th-century Bower House, avenues of ancient oaks and notable views across London and into Essex.
Largely green-belt and a conservation area, the ward is fringed by country parks such as Havering Country Park and Bedfords Park, so the local economy is mainly residential with small local businesses and a commuter population; local community groups and occasional village events sustain a quiet, well-to-do atmosphere rather than an urban buzz.
Postcode districts covering Havering-atte-Bower
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19 miles
- Islington 13 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 23.5 miles
- City of Westminster 16.1 miles
- Bexley 10.3 miles
- Sutton 23.3 miles
- Croydon 20.5 miles
- Harrow 22 miles
- Basildon 12.6 miles
- Chelmsford 15.6 miles
- Gillingham 23.9 miles
- Harlow 11.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mawneys Ward 1.4 miles
- Marshalls & Rise Park Ward 1.4 miles
- Stapleford Abbotts Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Heaton Ward 1.8 miles
- St. Edward's Ward 2.1 miles
- Hainault Ward 2.5 miles
- Chadwell Heath Ward 2.5 miles
- Gooshays Ward 2.5 miles
- Squirrels Heath Ward 2.5 miles
- St. Alban's Ward 2.7 miles
- Rush Green & Crowlands Ward 2.7 miles
- Lambourne Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Havering-atte-Bower
RM4 1PT, RM5 2QU, RM1 4BY, RM5 3YB, RM5 3BN, RM5 2JT, RM5 2NL, RM5 2DT, RM4 1QP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 8.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.1 miles
- Gidea Park Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Romford Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Havering-atte-Bower Ad
- Gidea Park Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.3 miles
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 4 4 miles
- Spark by Hilton London Romford 3 2.4 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 9.1 miles
- Wellesley Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Ilford Grand Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 9.8 miles
Schools in Havering-atte-Bower
- Bower Park Academy Secondary
- Clockhouse Primary School Primary
- Dame Tipping C of E Primary School Primary
- Immanuel School Independent - all ages
- Oasis Academy Pinewood Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirgo Historic site 1.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 4.4 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 6.1 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 6.5 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 6.9 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 7 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.2 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 7.7 miles
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 8 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.8 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 8.8 miles