Old Forge Close
Harrow, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,070,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (20), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (20), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,070,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 12% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Old Forge Close is located in Harrow, near Stanmore, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 420 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 283m away. The median property price is £1,070,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 82m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Old Forge Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Aspire National Training Centre 1091m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bernays Gardens 745m · 9 min walk
- Anita Dorfman House Garden 1502m · 19 min walk
- Pears Court Garden 1512m · 19 min walk
- Stanmore Marsh North 1964m · 24 min walk
- King George V Memorial Garden 1972m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE School 83m · 1 min walk
- Bentley Wood High School 1217m · 15 min walk
- Avanti House Primary School 1454m · 18 min walk
- Stanburn Primary School 1728m · 22 min walk
- Weald Rise Primary School 1860m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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