This neighbourhood area is a suburban locale located in East London. This neighbourhood area boarders the areas of Upminster, North Ockendon, Bulphan and is part of the London Borough of Havering. Cranham is quite built up in its north, but not that built up in its South near this neighbourhood area. Unlike much of London, it is surrounded by open green spaces such as Upminster Hall Playing Fields where users play football, rugby and cricket. Upminister was said to be inhabited by Celtic farmers, with the open green spaces still marked by rectilinear patterns potentially created by these peoples.

During the Middle Ages, Cranham was more often known as Bishop’s Ockendon, since its chief manor was held by the bishop of London. It was only during the 15th century that the area became known as Cranham. Cranham’s large open areas were used for agricultural purposes, up until the late-20th century. Cranham’s railway line opened in 1888, and stops through this neighbourhood area. Housing developments in local Upminster were propelled by Peter Griggs ‘American plan’ which saw over 700 acres used for an infrastructural development in 1906.

Local Upminster Cricket Club was founded in 1858 and has become a staple of the Cranham. After the First World War they formed a May Day committee for peace and to celebrate the efforts of war veterans that passed away.

According to the 2011 census, Upminster’s population is 91.6% white British, making it one of the most ethnically homogeneous places in London, restricting it from benefiting from cultural diversity. In July 2018 a local Cranham preschool was rated ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted inspectors.

Havering Council, which Cranham resides in, and Wates Residential entered a £1 billion public-private partnership to regenerate 12 council estates. The scheme will see around 5,200 homes delivered in the borough over the next 12 to 15 years. Works have already begun, with a focus on Napier and New Plymouth House, in Rainham. So far the partnership has benefited 164 local people through employment and skills initiatives, while over 1,500 students have been supported via educational activities and programmes.