Welcome to Hacton

Hacton is a small suburban area located in the London Borough of Havering. It is situated in the northeastern part of Greater London and is bordered by the towns of Hornchurch, Upminster, and Cranham. Hacton is a peaceful and quiet residential area that is perfect for families and individuals who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The area is known for its beautiful parks, green spaces, and excellent transport links to other parts of London.

One of the most notable features of Hacton is its proximity to the Hornchurch Country Park. This park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. Hacton residents can enjoy the park's beautiful scenery and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place to relax and unwind.

Hacton is also known for its excellent transport links to other parts of London. The area is served by several bus routes that connect it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train station is Upminster, which is just a short bus ride away. From Upminster, residents can easily access central London and other parts of the city. Hacton's convenient location and excellent transport links make it an attractive place to live for those who work in the city but want to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 16.3°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Suttons Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Unwin-Bailey	Suttons Lane Hornchurch Greater London RM12 6RP 01708443393 School Website
Sanders Draper Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Brooks	Suttons Lane Hornchurch RM12 6RT 1708443068 School Website
Hacton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Leslie	Chepstow Avenue Hornchurch Essex RM12 6AU 1708443991 School Website
Scotts Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ryan Kinnear	Bonington Road Hornchurch Greater London RM12 6TH 01708457019 School Website
Abbs Cross Academy And Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Nicola Jethwa	Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch Greater London RM12 4YB 01708440304 School Website
Benhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Alice Larkman	Benhurst Avenue Elm Park Hornchurch Essex RM12 4QS 1708450807 School Website
Elm Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Morris	Southend Road Elm Park Hornchurch Greater London RM12 5UA 01708451463 School Website
Branfil Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Sansom	Cedar Avenue Upminster Greater London RM14 2LW 01708225186 School Website
Olive Ap Academy - Havering Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gary Haines	Inskip Drive Hornchurch Essex RM11 3UR 1708478892 School Website
Langtons Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Thorpe	Westland Avenue Hornchurch Greater London RM11 3SD 01708442013 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 1.22 Miles

Upminster Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TD 1.47 Miles

Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 2.21 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 2.25 Miles

Rainham (Essex) Ferry Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9JA 2.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redbridge Radio Cars 01708 551111 170 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6LS 0.22 Miles
Ravenscourt Cars 01708 451913 1A Ravenscourt Dr, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6HP 0.49 Miles
Air Exec Airport Transportation Ltd 01708 469060 11 Ravenscourt Grove, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6HJ 0.51 Miles
Hornchurch Minicabs 01708 700000 157 High Street, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 3YD 0.78 Miles
Windmill Travel Ltd 01708 455777 128A Upminster Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 0.88 Miles
Upminster Mini Cabs 01708 222222 128A Upminster Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 0.88 Miles
Windmill Cars 01708 455555 128A Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 0.88 Miles
A1 Mini Cabs 01708 451111 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 4RW 0.91 Miles
Men In Black Cars 01708 501069 38 Brookdale Avenue, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 2LT 1.00 Miles
Carols Classics 01708 469637 45 St. Georges Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 3PD 1.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vaughan Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Suttons Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St.Georges Hospital/Miramar Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanbourne Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunter Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wayside Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornwall House Station Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevan Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenscourt Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnum Walk/Farm Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Park Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Airfield Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maybank Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbs Cross Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details

Local Stores

Elm Park - Hornchurch
10 -15 Station Parade
Hornchurch
Greater London
RM12 5AB
01708 475281
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR - Harrow Service Station
132 Hornchurch Road
Hornchurch
RM11 1DR
01708 476 873
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greyhound Sport Medicine
222 Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch Essex RM12 4NA 07947 880605 gsmvets@gmail.com 0.64 miles

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Hill Park Veterinary Group
89 Coronation Drive Hornchurch Essex RM12 5BT 01708 458424/438039 sharon.garnett@hillparkvets.co.uk 0.82 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Palmerston Veterinary Group, Romford
Romford Vets 81 Park Lane Hornchurch Essex RM11 1BH 01708 752 610 romford@pvgvethospital.co.uk Website 1.71 miles
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Essex Vets Rainham
2 South End Road Rainham Essex RM13 7XH 01708 592290 info@essexvetsrainham.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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Companion Care (Romford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Rom Valley Way Retail Park Rom Valley Way Romford Essex RM7 0AN 01708 720 920 romford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Ace Vets Cranham
12 Willow Parade Moor Lane Cranham Upminster Essex RM14 1DZ 2.24 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 2.60 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 4.74 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 5.44 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 6.52 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

Location what3words basis.senses.send

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 7.17 miles

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Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 7.54 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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