Hornchurch

Hornchurch
Langtons house and grounds were given to Hornchurch in 1929
Hornchurch is located in Greater London
Hornchurch
Hornchurch
Location within Greater London
OS grid referenceTQ535865
• Charing Cross15.2 mi (24.5 km) WSW
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHORNCHURCH
Postcode districtRM11, RM12
Dialling code01708
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51°33′23″N 0°12′46″E / 51.5565°N 0.2128°E / 51.5565; 0.2128

Hornchurch is a suburban town in East London in the London Borough of Havering. It is located 15.2 miles (24.5 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross. It comprises a number of shopping streets and a large residential area. It historically formed a large ancient parish in the county of Essex that became the manor and liberty of Havering. The economic history of Hornchurch is underpinned by a shift away from agriculture to other industries with the growing significance of nearby Romford as a market town and centre of administration. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Hornchurch significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming an urban district in 1926 and has formed part of Greater London since 1965. It is the location of Queen's Theatre, Havering Sixth Form College and Havering College of Further and Higher Education.