Hatch End is an affluent area with many residents commuting into London. The tree-lined streets, parks, woodlands and golf courses make it a desirable place to live. Coupled with its low crime rate the suburb is popular with families and retirees who chose to remain in the area when downsizing. Regional shopping centres of Harrow and Watford are close by.
Hatch End is home to Harrow Arts Centre, a complex which centres on the 404 seat Elliott Hall and a 120-seat studio theatre.
The area also features several sports facilities, including Hatch End Swimming Pool, Hatch End Cricket Club and Hatch End Tennis Club. The Bannister Stadium & Bannister Sports Centre are located off the Uxbridge Road.
Its railway station dates from 1844.
