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Pettits Area Guide

Shops, transport, lifestyle, services and local highlights in Pettits.

Local guide: Pettits

A practical local area guide for Pettits covering transport, lifestyle, property and services.

About Pettits

Pettits is a residential area in Havering, located north of Romford and close to Collier Row, Rise Park and Chase Cross. It has a quiet suburban character, with family homes, schools, local shops, parks and access to nearby open spaces. The area is mainly residential and appeals to people looking for a calm lifestyle within reach of Romford town centre. Housing in Pettits includes semi-detached homes, terraced houses, bungalows, flats and family properties. Streets are generally peaceful and suburban, with gardens, schools and community facilities supporting local life. Nearby shopping parades and larger centres in Romford and Collier Row provide supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday services. Pettits is well placed for green space. Rise Park, Lawns Park, Bedfords Park and Havering Country Park are all within reach, offering walking routes, open lawns, sports facilities and family recreation. These spaces help give the area a relaxed and residential feel. Transport is mainly provided by buses connecting the area with Romford, Collier Row, Harold Hill and surrounding neighbourhoods. Romford station gives access to the Elizabeth line and National Rail. Pettits is practical, peaceful and family-friendly. For a local guide, it should be described as a residential suburban area with good access to parks, schools and Romford’s wider amenities.

Local Highlights

Pettits local streets
Local shops, schools, cafes and residential amenities around Pettits and nearby Romford streets.
Romford station links
Nearby Elizabeth line, rail and bus connections linking Pettits with Romford, Stratford, Liverpool Street and Essex.
Raphael Park and local green spaces
Parks, lakes, walking routes and neighbourhood open spaces close to Pettits.
Residential Romford character
Family homes, schools, quiet streets and local services shaping Pettits' everyday neighbourhood identity.

Transport

Pettits is mainly served by bus routes, with nearby Elizabeth line access at Romford and Gidea Park depending on location. Key bus routes include 103, 175, 247, 294, 365, 375, 496 and local links towards Romford, Collier Row, Gidea Park and Harold Hill. There is no London Underground, National Rail station or tram service directly in Pettits.

Property

Property in Pettits is a residential Romford-side market with semi-detached houses, terraced homes, bungalows, period properties, purpose-built flats and family houses close to Romford, Rise Park, Collier Row and local schools. The area attracts families and commuters who want suburban streets, gardens and access to Romford's Elizabeth line and shopping facilities. Property prices are influenced by house size, condition, parking, school access and proximity to parks or Romford station. Recent Romford indicators suggest average property prices around 428,000 GBP, with flats around 249,000 GBP, terraced houses around 451,000 GBP and semi-detached homes around 515,000 GBP. Wider Havering indicators show average values around 468,000 GBP, with semi-detached homes around 539,000 GBP. The rent market is steady because Pettits offers practical family housing and commuter access. Typical one-bedroom flats are often advertised around 1,150 GBP to 1,650 GBP per month, while two-bedroom flats or houses commonly range from 1,500 GBP to 2,250 GBP per month.

Services

Pettits offers local shops, schools nearby, GP access, pharmacies, parks and residential services. Wider shopping, restaurants, healthcare and transport services are available in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row.

Lifestyle

Pettits has a residential suburban lifestyle with local services, schools, parks and access to Romford's larger town-centre amenities. It suits families and commuters who want quieter streets close to Elizabeth line links.

Frequently asked questions

Pettits is known for its residential streets, local community, green spaces nearby, schools, and proximity to Romford, Collier Row, and Havering-atte-Bower.

Yes. Pettits can suit residents who want a quieter neighbourhood with access to schools, parks, local services, and Romford town centre.

Pettits offers residential streets, schools, local shops nearby, green spaces, community facilities, and links to Romford, Collier Row, and Rise Park.

Pettits has bus routes and nearby Elizabeth line and rail connections through Romford, Gidea Park, and surrounding Havering areas.