Poets Way Harrow
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (HA1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21201716.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrow and Wealdstone, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Grove Open Space, is about 1.2 km (0.7 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: It is about 57 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 The Civic Medical Centre, about 230 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 224 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
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 C (39% of about 1,140 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)
- Station Road, Civic Centre, not permissioned (140 m)
- Station Road, Civic Centre, not permissioned (140 m)
- Station Road, 12-14, Harrow, permissioned (230 m)
- Station Road, 12-14, Harrow, permissioned (230 m)
- Station Approach, 36, Wealdstone, permissioned (250 m)
- Station Approach, 36, Wealdstone, permissioned (250 m)
- Station Road, Tesco store, Harrow, permissioned (290 m)
- Station Road, Tesco store, Harrow, permissioned (290 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
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 addresses are about 57 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA1 1TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA1 2XY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrow and Wealdstone 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Harrow-On-The-Hill 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Kenton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Kenton Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrow Civic Centre / Harrow Mosque Greenhill | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road Ealing | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 11.8 km (7.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrow and Wealdstone Station Side Station Car Park (TfL) | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Civic Medical Centre | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Harrow Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Surgery | 280 m |
| Hospital | Northwick Park Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | South Harrow Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Grove Open Space 3.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,080 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 21 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenhill Allotments 1.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Headstone Manor moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 10 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Nower Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Temple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Boot Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Heriot's Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Stony Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrow High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sacred Heart Language College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Belmont School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken HA1 2UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Traditional European Food and Wine HA1 2UF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Inn HA1 2UF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Qaboli HA1 2UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Al quds halal meat HA1 2UF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Naan Staap HA1 2UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Arya Market & Bakery HA1 2UA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Days Nursery HA1 2UA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Harrow Afghan Bakery HA1 2UA | Manufacturers/packers | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Captain Cod HA1 2UA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| RFC Xpress HA1 2UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Kebabish HA1 2UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Skippers HA1 2UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Mahiparfish HA1 2UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes HA1 2UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (84); On or near High Mead (57); On or near Milton Road (19); On or near Colton Road (13); On or near Nibthwaite Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 23% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 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 | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
Blawith Road · Colton Road · Torver Road · Milton Road · Nibthwaite Road · Castle Mews · Sparkbridge Road · High Mead · Bethecar Road · Marlborough Hill · Frognal Avenue · Ferndale Terrace
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.