Gilden Park is an attractive, modern development close to Old Harlow’s character and strong commuter links. While community facilities are still being delivered, progress is steady and infrastructure like sports pitches, a school, and local shops are on the horizon. For families or Londoners seeking more space, green surroundings, and a community that’s still taking shape, Gilden Park presents a compelling choice.

Location

Located just west of Old Harlow and bordering Churchgate Street and Mulberry Green, Gilden Park is a newly built suburban extension of Harlow, designed to blend seamlessly into the town’s well-loved historic surroundings.

Transport & Commuting
Harlow Mill station delivers direct trains to London Liverpool Street in around 30 minutes, with multiple services per hour as well as trains direct to Stansted Airport and Cambridge City centre.

Harlow Town station is on the same line and offers similar times with slight variations depending on service schedules.

By Road Harlow offers excellent connectivity with the new M11 junction 7a, A414, and the M25 making it ideal for commuters driving to London, Cambridge, Stansted, or other regional hubs.

There are manylocal bus routes connecting to Harlow town centre for wider amenities.

Schooling & Community

Churchgate Street Primary and Mark Hall Academy are nearby, with a brand-new primary (Harlowbury Primary) opening soon within the development. For private education, Saint Nicholas School in Old Harlow provides independent schooling and nursery care for children aged 0 to 16.

Sports pitches, playgrounds, allotments, and a community centre are being delivered to further enhance and develop the area.  

Local Amenities & Daily Conveniences

Immediate conveniences include a Londis (Gilden Park Store), plus upcoming retail units. Old Harlow’s cafes and pubs are within easy reach, and Harlow Town Centre offers the Water Gardens, Harvey Centre shopping, Playhouse, leisure centres (Leisurezone, Mark Hall and a new multi‑million-pound David Lloyd Club).  

Green Spaces & Recreation

Gilden Park was carefully planned to include a variety of green and recreational amenities as key components of its design ethos. Planning agreements required the developers to provide sports pitches with an accompanying pavilion, allotments, a community centre, and retail space as part of the new neighbourhood’s core.