The neighbourhood of Emerson Park is an idyllic upscale pocket, sandwiched in the Hornchurch area of Havering. Aside from the wonderful schools, like highly ranked Emerson Park Academy, and The Campion School, families are drawn to this area for the beautiful architecture. The lush streets are lined with large Tudor-style mansions and family houses, many of which have sprawling lawns and driveways. Even for those who aren’t lucky enough to reside in this high-end suburb, there are plenty of reasons to visit. The neighbourhood’s Overground station is bordered by endearing businesses. Whether it’s the sweets at Cupcake Galore, the unique clothes at the Apache boutique, or the South Asian food at Sukothai, there’s something for everyone in Emerson Park!

Emerson Park dates back to 1895 when William Carter purchased a 20-acre manor, naming the estate after his son, Emerson. Following the development of this estate, other landowners followed suit. Some of those other estates included Haynes Park and Little Nelmes. Shortly after these residents moved in, the Emerson Park Stores opened to service the community. It wouldn’t have been a village without a pub though! The community’s beloved pub, Chequers Inn, opened in 1899. When the Emerson Park railway station opened in 1909, the population began to grow into the neighbourhood that it is today.

Singer Alex Day grew up in the neighbourhood. Most famous for getting his musical start on YouTube, he attended Emerson Park Academy as a kid.

While the neighbourhood is a desirable East London suburb, the prices unfortunately reflect this. Unlike the nearby neighbourhood of Hornchurch, housing prices in Emerson Park are quite high, and don’t appear to be going down anytime soon.

The borough of Havering considers Emerson Park to be one of its model neighbourhoods. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that the council isn’t doing much to change their favourite area. A proposal was put forward in mid-2022 to demolish a private home in the area and replace it with a larger 4-bedroom house. The existing house is considered to be unfit for its function, with issues such as roof leeks and a lack of insulation being noted.