M1 Leicester, Harrow
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (HA7,WD6), about 620 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a motorway. USRN 20030688.
- 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 D; Band D in Harrow costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stanmore Country Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Schopwick Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (33% of about 1,840 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: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: yes, Harrow, Hertsmere.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Edgewearbury House Farm, Elstree Village, WD6 3DE, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Brockley Hill, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Brockley Hill, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 2 addresses are between 111 m and 117 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA7 4LN | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| WD6 3BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elstree and Borehamwood 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Harrow and Wealdstone 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stanmore Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore | 370 m |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Car parks | Stanmore Station Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity London Watford VH | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Schopwick Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elstree Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corner House Dental Care Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bushey Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanmore Country Park 75 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Composers Park Play Area 1,800 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Allum Lane Allotments 9,930 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 82 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement, a scheduled monument, 380 m south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement | Scheduled monument | 380 m south-west |
| Linear earthworks in Pear Wood, W of Watling Street | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Leys | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| 18th century obelisk commemorating Cassivellaunus, at Brockley Hill, Stanmore | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Aldenham House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Canons Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pear Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Arch Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Cloisters Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Aldenham Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Deacons Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aylward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saracens Broadfields | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Elstree Hill PFS WD6 3BL | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
M1 · Nutt Grove · Edgware 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.