Overton Place Stanmore, Harrow
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (HA7), about 40 m long. USRN 21203282.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrow and Wealdstone, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bernays Gardens, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stanmore Medical Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 294 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 142 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2025 (7).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 1,320 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)
- Coverdale Close, Anmer Lodge & Stanmore car park, Stanmore, permissioned (90 m)
- Coverdale Close, Anmer Lodge & Stanmore car park, Stanmore, permissioned (90 m)
- Stanmore Hill, 8, Burnell House, 1st & 2nd floors, Stanmore, permissioned (130 m)
- Stanmore Hill, 8, Burnell House, 1st & 2nd floors, Stanmore, permissioned (130 m)
- Church Road, 15-19, Stanmore House, 1st & 2nd floors, Stanmore, permissioned (160 m)
- Church Road, 15-19, Stanmore House, 1st & 2nd floors, Stanmore, permissioned (160 m)
- Pynnacles Close, Compass House, Stanmore, permissioned (240 m)
- Pynnacles Close, Compass House, Stanmore, permissioned (240 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA7 3FU | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| HA7 4HF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 80 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA7 4HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrow and Wealdstone 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Headstone Lane 517,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Kenton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stanmore Underground Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Canons Park Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanmore Broadway | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road Ealing | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsburys Stanmore Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Stanmore Medical Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Care Chemists | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Bushey Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bernays Gardens 3,060 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stanmore Country Park 75 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanmore Recreation Ground 2.7 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Vernon Drive Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 78 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 43 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| 73, Stanmore Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Old Stanmore Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Stanmore Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Linear earthworks in Pear Wood, W of Watling Street | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Canons Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bentley Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| 18th century obelisk commemorating Cassivellaunus, at Brockley Hill, Stanmore | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Cloisters Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Boot Pond | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Spring Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Little Common | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Deacons Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aylward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avanti House School Hindu | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bentley Wood High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| London Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weald Rise Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes & Bakes, Stanmore HA7 4DW | Other catering premises | 10 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| 7th Heaven Stanmore HA7 4DU | Other catering premises | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| White House Take-Away HA7 4DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Diaar Turkish Restaurant HA7 4DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Savers Health and Beauty HA7 4DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Card Factory HA7 4DZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Buy & Save HA7 4DJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cafeja HA7 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Lidl HA7 4DU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Cartons Coffee Shop HA7 4DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| La Boucherie Express Ltd HA7 4DU | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Wenzel's HA7 4DU | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Pooles Newsagent ltd HA7 4DU | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Pizza Express HA7 4DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Caffe Nero HA7 4DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (100); On or near Parking Area (44); On or near The Broadway (36); On or near Ray Gardens (25); On or near Greyfell Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 20% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 29% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Broadway · Claire Gardens · Haig Road · Rainsford Close · Marsh Lane · Hardwick Close · Dennis Gardens · Ray Gardens · Greyfell Close · Church Road · Glebe Court · Marsh Lane
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.