Noak Hill facts for kids
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 Whitchurch Road, Noak Hill |
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| OS grid reference | TQ545935 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM3, RM4 |
| Dialling code | 01708 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Noak Hill is a small village located in outer East London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Havering. This village is about 17.1 miles northeast of Charing Cross, a famous spot in central London.
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History of Noak Hill
Noak Hill has a long history, dating back many centuries.
How Noak Hill Got Its Name
The name "Noak" comes from an old English phrase, atten oak. This means "at the oak tree". So, Noak Hill likely got its name because of a special oak tree that stood there a long time ago!
Noak Hill's Early Government
Noak Hill was once a part of a much older area called the ancient parish of Hornchurch. By the 1500s, it started to be managed by the local church group in Romford, called a vestry.
Later, in 1849, Noak Hill became part of the new Romford civil parish. A civil parish is a local area with its own government. From 1895, Noak Hill became its own separate civil parish. It even had its own local council, called a parish council, until 1934. These councils helped make decisions for the local community.
Geography of Noak Hill
Noak Hill is built on hills in the far northeastern part of Greater London. The M25 motorway, a big highway, forms the edge of this area.
What Noak Hill Looks Like
The village has many old and interesting homes, some of which are listed buildings. This means they are protected because of their historical importance. You can also find a church built in the 1800s and scattered farms around the village.
Noak Hill is located just north of Harold Hill, which is a housing area built after World War II. It's also east of Havering-atte-Bower, another nearby place.
Getting Around Noak Hill: Transport
Even though it's a village, Noak Hill has good public transport links. Several London Buses routes serve the area, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and places.
Bus Routes Serving Noak Hill
- The 256 bus goes to Hornchurch.
- The 294 bus travels to Romford.
- The 499 bus can take you to Romford or Gallows Corner.
