Headstone Drive Harrow
69 addresses across 5 postcodes (HA1), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21201688.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 20, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Harrow costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrow and Wealdstone, about 150 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: 31 of its 69 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Civic Medical Centre, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 290 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (28); House, semi-detached (11); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (24); 1900-1929 (11); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (22); owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Harrow in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,185 | £5,022 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 1,510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- High St, 19, Sam Maguires PH, Wealdstone, permissioned (210 m)
- High St, 19, Sam Maguires PH, Wealdstone, permissioned (210 m)
- 5-11 & 37-41 Palmerston Road and 27-33 & land adj 47 Masons Avenue, pending decision (260 m)
- 5-11 & 37-41 Palmerston Road and 27-33 & land adj 47 Masons Avenue, pending decision (260 m)
- Herga Road, 12-22, Interphone House, Wealdstone, permissioned (270 m)
- Herga Road, 12-22, Interphone House, Wealdstone, permissioned (270 m)
- Station Road, Civic Centre, not permissioned (290 m)
- Station Road, Civic Centre, not permissioned (290 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 28 July 2026 to 1 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 69 addresses are between 54 m and 58 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA1 1XD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA1 1XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA1 1XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA1 4UB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HA1 4UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrow and Wealdstone 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 150 m |
| Harrow-On-The-Hill 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Kenton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station | 110 m |
| Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Kenton Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrow & Wealdstone Station | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road Ealing | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrow and Wealdstone Station Side Station Car Park (TfL) | 170 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Civic Medical Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northwick Park Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | South Harrow Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,720 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,080 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 11 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Headstone Allotments 2.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Headstone Manor moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone Manor moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Nower Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Temple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Boot Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Stony Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Heriot's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 3 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 25 |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 30 |
31 of the street's 69 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 39 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Harrow: see them on the Harrow page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sacred Heart Language College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College | Secondary | 11–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belmont School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrow High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pinner Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugsrus Limited HA1 1XD | Distributors/Transporters | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Christchurch Kindergarten Baron Mead HA1 1YB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Station express HA3 5BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2026 |
| JAN Z FOOD LTD HA3 5BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Unknown | 23 Jul 2025 |
| UMAPATI CAKES AND FOODS HOUSE HA3 5AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Harrow Expess Bittu Kapoor HA3 5AB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2025 |
| SoBe Burger HA3 5BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Diamond Cakes LTD HA3 5AB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Pillayar Food & Wine HA3 5AH | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| PATEL PAAN & FOOD HA3 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Barrett's PH HA3 5AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken HA3 5BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Lahori Masala Express HA3 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Simpsons Chicken& Pizza HA3 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Tawkal Ltd HA3 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 26 Oct 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Theft from the person | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (55); On or near The Bridge (43); On or near Ellen Webb Drive (39); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (35); On or near Harrow And Wealdstone (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 27% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 51% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings CREATIVE BITES (restaurant/cafe/canteen, HA3 5QH) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HA1 1XH: 32 addresses
- HA1 4UD: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- HA1 4UB: 15 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- HA1 1XJ: 4 addresses
- HA1 1XD: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sandridge Close · Barons Mead · Dukes Avenue · Kings Way · Marlborough Hill · Masons Avenue · High Street · Headstone Drive · Earls Crescent · Masons Avenue · Queens Walk · George Gange Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.