Collier Row is a neighbourhood to the north of

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in East

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, England, within the

London Borough of Havering The London Borough of Havering () in East London, England, forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 259,552 inhabitants; the principal town is Romford, while other communities include Hornchurch, Upminster, Collier Row and Rainham, Lo ...

. It is a suburban development located northeast of

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History

Its name originates from

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burners which used to occupy the area. The area is based on a large housing estate built during the 1930s as part of the inter-war London housing expansion, with shopping facilities around a central crossroads. Remains of a Roman settlement have been uncovered in the area.

Transport

The area is not connected to the

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networks; however, Hainault and Newbury Park Underground stations ( Central line) and Romford railway station are nearby.

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bus routes 103, 175, 247, 252, 294, 365 (24 hour) and 375 and commercial route 575 from Epping to Romford and Lakeside serve the local area, and it is planned that a future extension of the East London Transit could serve the area. The A12 (Eastern Avenue), which runs through Collier Row at its southern end, leads to London and the east coast of Essex, and crosses the M25 on its eastern section.

Geography

Collier Row is located north of

within the

and northeast of

in Central London. It includes a town centre with housing extending to the north.

Nearest places

* Hainault * Marks Gate * Rise Park *

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* Chigwell Row

Education

Situated on Havering Road, Parklands School (both primary and junior) opened in 1929–1931. In 1995 the school was given "Beacon Status" due to the high standards of education provided. It is one of the largest primary schools in the area.

References

{{LB Havering Areas of London Districts of the London Borough of Havering Romford District centres of London