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Emerson Park is in the borough of Havering. The distance between this East London area and Charing Cross is 15 miles or 24.1 km. It is included in the post town of Hornchurch. The urban history of this area begins in the 19th century after the railway came here. William Carter bought land from the manors of Nelmes and Lee Garden to develop country villas for city residents. Carter built several types of accommodations such as bungalows and large family houses. Emerson Park’s name is borrowed from Carter’s eldest son, Emerson. Haynes Park and Nelmes estates were developed soon after but the area kept the name of the first estate.
The railway station was opened in 1909 as Emerson Park Halt. Over the years, the name was shortened to Emerson Park although the change was not officially recorded. The area is mainly residential. It includes three estates: Emerson Park, Nelmes, and Ardleigh Green. It is among Greater London’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Emerson Park Stores now houses a restaurant. Chequers Inn dates from 1899. The railway station is between these buildings. Many shops can be found along Butts Green Road and North Street.
Most of the Emerson Park houses are built in the Victorian and Edwardian style but some have a modern design. This area has wide roads with mature trees that line them. Most of the residential buildings are large homes on generous plots of 0,5 acres or more. In 2019, the average price of an Emerson Park detached home was almost £1 million. The average sale price of a property in this area was £570,000. This RM11 area is a favorite place of residence for footballers because it is close to West Ham United training facility in Chadwell Heath. Ray Parlour, Rob Lee, and Frank McAvenie are some of the most famous footballers who lived here.