Notable Residents
- Trevor Bailey, Essex and England cricketer.
- Graham Barnfield, pundit and academic, moved to Highams Park in 2001. He lived in the former home of actress Tara Moran.
- John Berger, socialist artist and writer, lived in Highams Park as a child.
- Blazin' Squad (Band) Members of the band Blazing Squad lived in or near Highams Park and studied at Highams Park School. Their song 'Crossroads' went to number one in the charts. The group quickly broke up with some members forming a new group called 'Friday Hill' which is named after a hill in nearby Chingford.
- Johnny Dankworth, musician and soloist, born in Highams Park in 1927.
- Sir George Edwards (aircraft designer and industrialist) was born in Hale End Road, Highams Park, on 9 July 1908.
- Chris Moncrieff, Political Journalist.
- Tara Moran
- Teddy Sheringham (footballer) was born on 2 April 1966 in Highams Park.
- John Smith (filmmaker), is an award winning avant–garde filmmaker noted for his use of humour. Born in Highams Park, attended Selwyn Avenue School and George Monoux School.
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