Hatch End
Encyclopedia
Hatch End is a place in the London Borough of Harrow
, located 13 miles (20.9 km) north west of Charing Cross
in Central London. The suburb is part of the Pinner
post town
.
Also of interest is Letchford House built in 1670.
Local businesses include a number of furniture shops including Chaplins, which holds the largest selection of contemporary designer furniture in Europe plus numerous restaurants – including Italian
, Greek
, Chinese
, American
and India
n. Many local people were opposed to the opening of the new Tesco Express store, as they believed that it would lead to the closure of well-established small shops, which indeed it did.
Hatch End was home to The Railway public house which was a listed building until property developers 'accidentally' knocked it down. This is now home to Tesco with flats above.
, 3 miles (4.8 km) to the south, with two shopping malls and a 9-screen cinema, along with numerous restaurants, places of entertainment and bookshops. Pinner
. 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the southwest, offers additional amenities, including a DIY centre, a bookshop and two gift shops. Pinner also is the nearest London Underground
station to Hatch End, and the two are linked by the H12 bus service. As Hatch End is less than 1 miles (1.6 km) from the Greater London
/Hertfordshire
boundary, it is also convenient for Watford
, 3 miles (4.8 km) to the north, which also serves as a regional retail centre, linked by a regular train service.
and therefore has a predominantly affluent population (491st highest mean income of 630 election Wards in London {Paycheck 2004}). Many residents have moved to the area from districts closer to central London in search of a better quality of suburban life. .
Day to day migration movements involve the daily commute into London. Its tree lined streets, open spaces and proximity to rural countryside as well as its leisure amenities and restaurants make Hatch End one of the most desirable places to live in the capital . Detached properties account for 31% of the total housing stock in Hatch End. On the whole the area is safer, cleaner and less polluted than inner city suburbs, and has a lower crime rate.
54% of the population are Christian. The area is also one of many North-West London Jewish communities, and Jews make up 12% of the population. The area has two synagogues (a third in neighbouring Pinner) and a kosher butcher. The suburb is home to a Hindu community which represents 12% of the population.
and Headstone Lane
, both served by London Overground
.
For the Transport for London map showing details of buses serving these stations, go to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/hatchendandheadstonelane-12119.pdf
routes serve Hatch End (correct at 4 August 2008):
London Borough of Harrow
The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: Hillingdon to the west, Ealing to the south, Brent to the south-east and Barnet to the east.-History:...
, located 13 miles (20.9 km) north west of Charing Cross
Charing Cross
Charing Cross denotes the junction of Strand, Whitehall and Cockspur Street, just south of Trafalgar Square in central London, England. It is named after the now demolished Eleanor cross that stood there, in what was once the hamlet of Charing. The site of the cross is now occupied by an equestrian...
in Central London. The suburb is part of the Pinner
Pinner
- Climate :Pinner's geographical position on the far western side of North West London makes it the furthest London suburb from any UK coastline. Hence the lower prevalence of moderating maritime influences make Pinner noticeably warmer in the spring and the summer compared to the rest of the capital...
post town
Post town
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.
Attractions
Hatch End is home to the Harrow Arts Centre, a complex which centres around a large theatre and a smaller studio theatre. Music, dance, theatre, comedy and literature events are all hosted here, along with many workshops and summer schemes run during the holidays.Also of interest is Letchford House built in 1670.
Local businesses include a number of furniture shops including Chaplins, which holds the largest selection of contemporary designer furniture in Europe plus numerous restaurants – including Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, American
United States
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and India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n. Many local people were opposed to the opening of the new Tesco Express store, as they believed that it would lead to the closure of well-established small shops, which indeed it did.
Hatch End was home to The Railway public house which was a listed building until property developers 'accidentally' knocked it down. This is now home to Tesco with flats above.
Geography
The nearest regional centre for higher order goods is HarrowHarrow, London
Harrow is an area in the London Borough of Harrow, northwest London, United Kingdom. It is a suburban area and is situated 12.2 miles northwest of Charing Cross...
, 3 miles (4.8 km) to the south, with two shopping malls and a 9-screen cinema, along with numerous restaurants, places of entertainment and bookshops. Pinner
Pinner
- Climate :Pinner's geographical position on the far western side of North West London makes it the furthest London suburb from any UK coastline. Hence the lower prevalence of moderating maritime influences make Pinner noticeably warmer in the spring and the summer compared to the rest of the capital...
. 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the southwest, offers additional amenities, including a DIY centre, a bookshop and two gift shops. Pinner also is the nearest London Underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
station to Hatch End, and the two are linked by the H12 bus service. As Hatch End is less than 1 miles (1.6 km) from the Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
/Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
boundary, it is also convenient for Watford
Watford
Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban...
, 3 miles (4.8 km) to the north, which also serves as a regional retail centre, linked by a regular train service.
Demographics
Hatch End is an outer London area which has experienced a rise in population since the early twentieth century due to the demographic processes of suburbanisation and urban-rural migration. It is served by good transport links into London EustonEuston railway station
Euston railway station, also known as London Euston, is a central London railway terminus in the London Borough of Camden. It is the sixth busiest rail terminal in London . It is one of 18 railway stations managed by Network Rail, and is the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line...
and therefore has a predominantly affluent population (491st highest mean income of 630 election Wards in London {Paycheck 2004}). Many residents have moved to the area from districts closer to central London in search of a better quality of suburban life. .
Day to day migration movements involve the daily commute into London. Its tree lined streets, open spaces and proximity to rural countryside as well as its leisure amenities and restaurants make Hatch End one of the most desirable places to live in the capital . Detached properties account for 31% of the total housing stock in Hatch End. On the whole the area is safer, cleaner and less polluted than inner city suburbs, and has a lower crime rate.
54% of the population are Christian. The area is also one of many North-West London Jewish communities, and Jews make up 12% of the population. The area has two synagogues (a third in neighbouring Pinner) and a kosher butcher. The suburb is home to a Hindu community which represents 12% of the population.
Nearest railway stations
Hatch EndHatch End railway station
Hatch End railway station is in the London Borough of Harrow, in north London, and in Travelcard Zone 6.It is located at .The station has two platforms. The northbound platform is on the side of the ticket office and cafe. The southbound platform is reached via a footbridge...
and Headstone Lane
Headstone Lane railway station
Headstone Lane is a railway station near Headstone, in the London Borough of Harrow. The station is in Travelcard Zone 5.-Services:The typical off-peak service is three trains per hour to London Euston, and three trains per hour to Watford Junction, calling at all stations...
, both served by London Overground
London Overground
London Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
.
For the Transport for London map showing details of buses serving these stations, go to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/hatchendandheadstonelane-12119.pdf
Main bus routes
The following London busLondon Buses
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routes serve Hatch End (correct at 4 August 2008):
- H12London Buses route H12London Buses route H12 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Metroline.-History:...
South HarrowSouth HarrowSouth Harrow has grown out of the village of Roxeth as a result of urbanization and easier access from Central London by rail. South of the old village centre , and beyond the newly developed shopping area, lies South Harrow tube station and the High Street .-History:Much of the local history,...
to StanmoreStanmoreStanmore is a suburban area of the London Borough of Harrow, in northwest London. It is situated northwest of Charing Cross. The area is home to Stanmore Hill, one of the highest points of London, high.-Toponymy:... - H14 Hatch EndHatch EndHatch End is a place in the London Borough of Harrow, located north west of Charing Cross in Central London. The suburb is part of the Pinner post town.-Attractions:...
to Northwick Park HospitalNorthwick Park HospitalNorthwick Park Hospital is a large hospital in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England.-Hospital role:...