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Chadwell Heath, London — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Chadwell Heath is an area of East London between Ilford and Romford, split across the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge.
About Chadwell Heath
Where to stay in Chadwell Heath
The right area depends on your trip — here's what each neighbourhood is best for.
Chadwell Heath suits travellers who want a quiet East London base between Romford and Ilford. Beds gather near St Chad's Church, on the Barking and Dagenham side. The mood is residential.
If you would rather wake along the Redbridge boundary at Marks Gate than in the centre of the capital, Chadwell Heath keeps Romford Greyhound Stadium and the eastward road to Romford within reach.
About Chadwell Heath
What are the main landmarks in Chadwell Heath?
St Chad's Church gives Chadwell Heath its name. Its tower anchors the older core, and a short way off stands Hartley Brook Church, while across the boundary at Marks Gate the parish of St Mark's serves the northern streets. Greyhounds still run at the Romford Greyhound Stadium nearby.
Marks Warren Quarry scars the ground to the north. The set is modest but distinct.
What is the history of Chadwell Heath?
Chadwell Heath began as open heathland on the road running east out of London toward Romford, and it took its name from St Chad's Church. Houses spread between Ilford and Romford as the parish filled and the fields north toward Marks Gate were slowly built over. Later the boundary between Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge cut the district in two.
Heath gave way to streets.
Where is Chadwell Heath?
Chadwell Heath lies in East London between Ilford to the west and Romford to the east, straddling the Barking and Dagenham line with Redbridge.
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Updated July 2026