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Sandra Davidson Estate & Letting Agents are proud to have been serving the Harold Wood (RM3) area for over 25 years.
The team at Sandra Davidson are passionate about all aspect of the property business. Whether valuing properties for vendors and landlords, advising buyers and tenants on the local property market or making sure repairs and maintenance issues are dealt with swiftly, we ensure we always provide a personal and high-standard service.
Our main business areas are residential sales and lettings and property management. We also offer a guaranteed rent service to landlords in Harold Wood. Their property is leased to us for between 1 and 5 years. We deal with 100% of the property management and pay the landlord monthly rent, whether or not the property is occupied.
If you have a property to sell or let or are looking for a new home in Harold Wood, please get in touch.
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Harold Wood is a district of Romford in the London Borough of Havering. Until the station’s opening in the late 1860s, Harold Wood remained largely rural. A group of local builders sponsored the station, hoping to exploit the area for residential development. There are several streets of Victorian terraced houses from this period. However, the pace of growth was slow as few commuters wanted to live so far out of London. During the 1930s, more semi-detached houses were built in Harold Wood. Many modern flats have been built in recent years.
As one of the Mayor of London’s designated metropolitan zones, the local area is benefiting from some serious investment. Harold Wood is becoming increasingly gentrified and still offers excellent value for money compared to other London suburbs.
With affordable housing, good travel links and plenty of green space, Harold Wood is a great place for young professionals and families.
There are two primary schools in Harold Wood, Harold Wood Primary School and Harold Court School. The local secondary school is Redden Court School. All three schools are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Take a look here for more information on schools in the local area.
By train…
Harold Wood mainline station has frequent trains to London Liverpool Street and is due to get the Elizabeth Line later this year. The nearest tube station is Hornchurch, on the District Line, which can be reached by bus in around 20 minutes.
Harold Wood is in fare zone 6.
By bus…
Harold Wood is served by several London bus routes, including 256, 294, 347, 496, 497 and 498. No buses go directly into central London.
By road…
Harold Wood is adjacent to the M25 motorway. The A12 to the north and A127 to the south provides access to the M25.
Harold Wood has a small parade of basic shops catering for everyday requirements.
Nearby Romford has three shopping centres: The Brewery, The Liberty, and The Mercury Mall. Most major high street brands are represented.
Romford market dates back from the 13th century and is held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the Market Square.
Harold Wood is well supplied with well-kept small and large parks and green spaces. Harold Wood Park is crisscrossed with paths. There is a meadow area full of wildflowers in the summer, and the River Ingrebourne runs through the parkland. For the kids, there is a play area and skate park.
Havering Country Park and Hainault Forest Country Park are a short drive away and are a great day out for the whole family.
There are several golf clubs nearby: Maylands, Upminster and Warley Park. Central Park Leisure Centre in Harold Hill has a gym and swimming pool, and there is a David Lloyd in Gidea Park.
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