Welcome to North Ockendon

North Ockendon is a small village located in the London Borough of Havering. It is situated on the eastern edge of Greater London, close to the border with Essex. The village is known for its rural character and picturesque surroundings, with many residents enjoying the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Despite its rural location, North Ockendon is well-connected to the rest of London, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

One of the main attractions of North Ockendon is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, with many residents enjoying walks and bike rides in the local area. There are also several parks and nature reserves nearby, including the Hornchurch Country Park and the Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve. These provide opportunities for birdwatching, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Despite its rural character, North Ockendon is also home to a number of amenities and facilities. There are several shops and pubs in the village, as well as a primary school and a community centre. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links to Romford, Brentwood, and London. This makes it an attractive location for commuters who want to enjoy the benefits of rural living while still being within easy reach of the city.

Local Schools

School	Details
The James Oglethorpe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Hayley Durrant	Ashvale Gardens Upminster Greater London RM14 3NB 01708225202 School Website
Benyon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Oxley	Tyssen Place South Ockendon Essex RM15 6PG 01708853200 School Website
The Coopers Company And Coborn School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Sue Hay	St Mary's Lane Upminster Greater London RM14 3HS 01708250500 School Website
Gaynes School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Annabelle Kirkpatrick	Brackendale Gardens Upminster Essex RM14 3UX 1708502900 School Website
Corbets Tey School Foundation Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Allen	Harwood Hall Lane Upminster Greater London RM14 2YQ 01708225888 School Website
Hall Mead School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon London	Marlborough Gardens Upminster Greater London RM14 1SF 01708225684 School Website
Oakfields Montessori School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katrina Carroll	Harwood Hall Harwood Hall Lane Corbets Tey Upminster Greater London RM14 2YG 01708220117 School Website
Upminster Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Lendon	St Mary's Lane Upminster Greater London RM14 3BS 01708227320 School Website
Upminster Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Edgcombe	St Mary's Lane Upminster Greater London RM14 3BS 01708227320 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Ross	115 St Mary's Lane Upminster Greater London RM14 2QB 01708220277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ockendon Station Approach, Tamarisk Road, Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PD 1.48 Miles

Upminster Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TD 1.95 Miles

West Horndon Station Approach, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3TJ 2.81 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 3.45 Miles

Chafford Hundred Lakeside Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6QQ 4.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 01708 858000 South Ockendon Railway Station/Station Approach/West Rd, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PD 1.50 Miles
Essex Sunbed Hire 07722 172564 Cranston Park Avenue, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 3XD 1.52 Miles
Elite Luxury Travel 07845 363381 Unit 10, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 3PJ 1.68 Miles
Upminster Taxi Rank 01708 225832 1 Station Road, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 2SJ 1.95 Miles
Station Cars 01708 229400 3 Station Approach, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 2TH 1.95 Miles
Men In Black Cars 01708 501069 38 Brookdale Avenue, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 2LT 2.16 Miles
Upminster Mini Cabs 01708 222222 128A Upminster Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 2.56 Miles
Windmill Cars 01708 455555 128A Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 2.56 Miles
Windmill Travel Ltd 01708 455777 128A Upminster Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6PL 2.56 Miles
Ravenscourt Cars 01708 451913 1A Ravenscourt Dr, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 6HP 2.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Ockendon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Farm Ockendon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay Tye Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litchfield Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bury Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derham Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corbets Tey Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cranham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St. Marys Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyside Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery 01708 852318	Pear Tree Surgery Pear Tree Close South Ockendon Essex RM15 6PR
Cranham Village Surgery 01708 228888	143 Ingrebourne Gardens Cranham Upminster Essex RM14 1BJ
Upminster Medical Centre 01708 251407	224-226 St Mary's Lane Upminster Essex RM14 3DH
Dr Si & Ss Haider 01708 225216	2 Dorkins Way Cranham Upminster Essex RM14 1XX
Haiderian Medical Centre 01708 225161	181 Corbets Tey Road Upminster Essex RM14 2YN

Local Stores

South Ockendon
3-4 Canterbury Parade, South Road
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 6NH
01708 852488
Store Website
1.47 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet South Ockendon
2 Canterbury Parade South Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 6NH 01708 670200 south.ockendon@medivet.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Ace Vets Cranham
12 Willow Parade Moor Lane Cranham Upminster Essex RM14 1DZ 1.58 miles

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The Wylie Veterinary Centre Ltd
196 Hall Lane Upminster Essex RM14 1TD 01708 251200 office@wylievets.com Website 2.49 miles
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Emergency Out of Hours Service available onsite 24hours a day 7 days a week
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Emergency Out of Hours Service available onsite 24hours a day 7 days a week
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Emergency Out of Hours Service available onsite 24hours a day 7 days a week

Greyhound Sport Medicine
222 Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch Essex RM12 4NA 07947 880605 gsmvets@gmail.com 3.60 miles

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Medivet Chafford Hundred
Unit 15, Drake House Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RX 01375 480200 chafford.hundred@medivet.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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Hill Park Veterinary Group
89 Coronation Drive Hornchurch Essex RM12 5BT 01708 458424/438039 sharon.garnett@hillparkvets.co.uk 3.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 2.23 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

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 4.12 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.

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 5.82 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 6.86 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 6.94 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 7.93 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

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