Highams Residents’ Association was founded to represent the residents of The Highams Estate.

The Highams Estate

The Highams Estate is designated as an Area of Special Character, covered by an Article 4 directive that removes permitted development rights to protect its architecture.

2024 Annual General Meeting

HRA's AGM will be held at Woodford Rugby Club on Thursday, 25th April at 8 pm.
Come along to meet fellow residents, and members of our committee, raise any issues you have and hear about the work we do.

The Highams Estate

The Highams Estate was mostly developed during the 1930s, within the former grounds of "Highams" house that is now Woodford County High School for Girls.

History

The Highams Estate was built within the former grounds of "Highams", a house built for the Lord of the Manor of Higham Bensted in 1768.

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Development

Most of The Highams Estate was built during the 1930s. Plans were drawn up for a much larger development, but economic and geopolitical events meant that The Estate ended up smaller, and took longer to complete.

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Architecture

The quality and distinctive design of the architecture used contributes significantly to the character of The Highams Estate. This was recognised by Waltham Forest Council when it was granted Area of Special Character status in 1988.

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Photo of 19 Crealock Grove, AKA Pepperpots, on the Highams Estate

About Highams Residents' Association

Formed in 1955, Highams Residents' Association was created to prevent indiscriminate development of The Estate and preserve its character for future generations of residents.

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