Stanmore is a leafy London suburb that offers the perfect balance between city life and country relaxation. It’s an easy commute to and from the city, but there are also plenty of green spaces for those looking to get away from their busy days at work or school too.
If you’re considering moving to a quiet area as a base to commute to London or simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Stanmore offers the ideal balance.
For more information on living in Stanmore – and full details of all the lettings services we provide please – please do not hesitate to call us on 020 8866 5666 or email info@paigeandpetrook.co.uk
Living In Stanmore
Stanmore is a town full of variety. From tree-lined avenues to the high street with large supermarkets, independent shops and family-friendly restaurants, you’re sure to find something that suits your needs.
The expansion of developments like Stanmore Place provides a more metropolitan feel to the area. Luxury homes are available for those with larger budgets in exclusive gated communities such as Bentley Priory, which features luxurious amenities and an English country style setting.
The beautiful green spaces that dot the Greater London border make it an ideal place for outdoor pursuits and this is reflected in its numerous parks, golf clubs, and woods reserves.
Some of the top independent schools are only a few miles from Stanmore town centre too.
Transport
Stanmore Underground Station is the northern terminus of the Jubilee Line, one of London’s most reliable Tube networks. Trains run directly from Stanmore into the West End and continue to London Bridge and Canary Wharf – there is even a 24-hour service at the weekend.
The M1 and M25 motorways are just a short drive away, while Heathrow Airport is within 22 miles.
The bus route 324 runs from Honeypot Lane, providing a direct link to Brent Cross Shopping Centre and links between Stanmore and Hendon.
SCHOOLS
The finest independent schools in this country are within a few miles of Stanmore, including Harrow School, Haberdashers’ Aske’s, North London Collegiate Institute, Queen Elizabeth School and Merchant Taylors’.
Stanmore also falls within the catchment area of highly-regarded schools and colleges such as St. Hilda’s School. St. Margaret’s, Purcell School, and Immanuel College.
The area’s state secondary schools include Bentley Wood High School for Girls and Park High School which have both been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Nearly all of the primary schools in Stanmore have been rated ‘Good’ which provides young families with a plentiful choice of education. These include St Johns CofE School, Stanburn Primary School, and Aylward Primary School.
The Hendon campus of Middlesex University can be found in Stanmore.
PROPERTY
Stanmore has many Georgian houses and cottages, 1920s-1930s semi-detached homes with large gardens perfect for family life.
The area also contains bungalows to fit any lifestyle as well as modern apartments including the exclusive Bentley Priory development on Honeypot Lane.
CLAIM TO FAME
Back in the late 90s/early 00s, Tom Cruise, along with his then-wife Nicole Kidman, temporarily moved to a property in Stanmore Hill, just off Stanmore Broadway. They could be frequently seen along the parade of shops around the same time. Other famous Stanmore residents have included Matt Lucas, Barbara Windsor and Roger Moore.
Council Tax Rates
Stanmore comes under the London Borough of Harrow. The annual council tax rates for 2023/24 are:
- Band A: £1441.87
- Band B: £1682.17
- Band C: £1922.49
- Band D: £2162.80
- Band E: £2643.43
- Band F: £3124.04
- Band G: £3604.67
- Band H: £4325.60
GET IN TOUCH
At Paige and Petrook, we know the lettings market inside out. We offer full property management services for landlords because we believe that any property in Stanmore is worth investing in. If you are thinking about investing in a property in the area (or already own one), and do not wish to be involved in the day-to-day management – whether you’re too busy or too far away – we can help.
As a family-owned business, we work to stay ahead of the game when it comes to residential lettings for tenants and landlords throughout South East England. Our team of qualified lettings experts work with landlords and tenants to place the right tenant in the right property. We consider all requirements and preferences, and search through our extensive database of properties to find the perfect match for our clients.
For more information on living in Stanmore – and full details of all the lettings services we provide please – please do not hesitate to call us on 020 8866 5666 or email info@paigeandpetrook.co.uk