Harold Wood is located in the Northeast of London, in the borough of Havering, and is around 40 minutes from London via train with good access to the major trunk roads of the A12 and M11.
Harold Wood is just over 16 miles from central London, a journey that will soon take just 41 minutes (into Bond Street), thanks to the new Elizabeth Line. Harold Wood is also well served by roads – it’s close to the A12, M11 and M25 – and bus services, and there are two nearby tube stations too.
The population is more than 12,650 and is well served by many schools rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
There are many open spaces nearby making it an ideal location for families. Public transport and leisure facilities are also good.
The area was first recorded in the 13th Century as Horalds Wood, named after the famous King Harold who was defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Harold held the manor of Havering-atte-Bower (Harold Wood is in the Borough of Havering). You’ll find some of the oldest roads in the area are named after Anglo-Saxon monarchs.