Romford shines in a new ranking of England’s market towns, recognized for its history and thriving businesses.
The ranking considered several factors including town age by looking at museums and listed builds. Independent businesses also mattered and contributed to the rankings.
Romford performed well with businesses boasting 3,413 independent shops, a very high number on the list. Only Stockport and Bolton had more stores, highlighting Romford as a fun place to shop.
Councillor David Taylor spoke about Romford, noting its blend of markets and big chains. He emphasized the market’s history and character, with some traders having been there for generations who recently celebrated 750 years.
Romford Market started in 1247 and now has 55 listed buildings. Google users provided a 4.0 rating based on customer reviews.
Havering Council officials commented that Romford is a top market town and stated they are delighted. Furthermore, they noted market towns have a rich history, making Romford a great place to live and visit.