Paines Close
Harrow, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £990,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 64% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 64% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 64% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £990,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Paines Close is located in Harrow, near Pinner, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Pinner Station / Bridge Street) is 335m away. The median property price is £990,000, with exceptional growth of 64% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 8 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 Paines Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Pinner Lawn Tennis Club 630m · 8 min walk
- The Vagabonds Club 654m · 8 min walk
- Pinner West End Lawn Tennis Club 946m · 12 min walk
- Harrow Saint Mary's Cricket Club 1403m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Pinner 583m · 7 min walk
- North Harrow Community Library 1656m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pinner Memorial Park 558m · 7 min walk
- Little Common 598m · 8 min walk
- Pinner Village Gardens 854m · 11 min walk
- Montesole Playing Fields 1146m · 14 min walk
- Shaftesbury Playing Fields 1682m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- West Lodge Primary School 734m · 9 min walk
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- Nower Hill High School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Longfield Primary School 1776m · 22 min walk
- Grimsdyke School 1992m · 25 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.