Living in Gidea Park

Despite its suburban nature, Gidea Park offers a variety of activities for residents and visitors alike.

Situated on the border of Ginea Park and Romford, Raphael Park is a local gem with a beautiful lake as a centrepiece. It’s the perfect place for a leisurely stroll or a family outing, featuring a good-sized play area and a tennis court.

For sports enthusiasts, there is a choice of golf clubs and numerous gyms and fitness facilities within the vicinity, including Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club and the David Lloyd Club. On the weekend, watch a cricket game at the Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club or a rugby match at the Romford & Gidea Park R.F.C.

Cultural experiences are also within easy reach in Gidea Park. The highly regarded Queen’s Theatre is located less than two miles away in neighbouring Hornchurch and hosts regular performing arts shows. The Havering Museum in Romford is a great place to learn about the borough’s rich history, whilst a visit to the vibrant Romford Market offers a taste of local life.

While Gidea Park itself is primarily residential, major retail centres are just a stone’s throw away. The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford Shopping Hall, and The Brewery Shopping Centre in Romford all offer a wide range of shops and facilities, including a number of high-street favourites.

Another notable place for shopping, the historic Romford Market, is the largest street market in the region, housing over 150 regular stalls. Here, you will be able to find anything, from fresh meat, fruit, and veg to household appliances, fashion items, and locally crafted goods.

As for dining out, Gidea Park has a great selection of restaurants and cafés, serving both traditional British dishes and exotic flavours. The local favourites include:
 
Kervan Kitchen Gidea Park
Gusto b.l.k Itallian restaurant
The Ship
Razza Indian Restaurant
Gidea Park Micropub
Archers

Gidea Park benefits from its own mainline railway station, with journey times from Gidea park to Liverpool Street taking as little as 27 minutes. What’s more, the station is part of the Elizabeth Line, making connectivity to the City Centre, West End, London Paddington, and Shenfield beyond easy. For drivers, the A12 borders the north of the town, and J29 of the M25 is only about 4 miles away.

Residents can take advantage of TFL’s regular bus services to London and surrounding areas, with bus lines 247, 294, 496, and 5 all stopping near Gidea Park. Additional bus services, operated by Stagecoach London and Blue Triangle, offer convenient links to Romford, Dagenham, Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Gallows Corner, and Brentwood.

Gidea Park is also conveniently located for holiday-goers, with London City (LCY) Airport situated only 8.6 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Stansted (STN) 21.6 miles away, London Heathrow (LHR) 29.5 miles away, London Luton (LTN) 32.5 miles away, and London Gatwick (LGW) 33.5 miles away.

Families in Gidea Park have access to several schools in and around the area.

The Gidea Park Primary School, the Squirrels Heath Infant School, the Squirrels Heath Junior School, and the Royal Liberty School have all received “Good” Ofsted ratings, while the nearby Ardleigh Green Infant School, Ardleigh Green Junior School, and Redden Court School boast “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.

There are also multiple independent schools, including the Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery, St Mary's Hare Park School, and Bep Academy.

If you are considering making Gidea Park your home, there is a diverse range of properties to suit various preferences and needs. From charming period homes to modern new-builds, you will certainly find something perfect among the houses for sale in Gidea Park.

Reach out to our local branch, and our friendly staff will be happy to show you the current properties for sale in Gidea Park!