It is a suburban development located 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Charing Cross.

[2] The area is not connected to the London Underground or National Rail networks; however, Hainault and Newbury Park Underground stations (Central line) and Romford railway station are nearby.

Transport for London bus routes 103, 175, 247, 252, 294, 365 (24 hour) and 375 and commercial route 575 from Epping to Romford and Lakeside serve the local area, and it is planned that a future extension of the East London Transit could serve the area.

Situated on Havering Road, Parklands School (both primary and junior) opened in 1929–1931.

[3] In 1995 the school was given "Beacon Status" due to the high standards of education provided.