Hendon Church End conservation area
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Location
Hendon lies in the south western part of the borough and is situated approximately 7 miles north west of Charing Cross.
Church End can be found in the ward of Hendon, which according to the Greater London Authority Ward breakdowns for 2008, had a population of approximately 16,343.
The ancient manor and parish of Hendon covered a large area of well over 8,000 acres and numerous settlements.
The name, which means ‘at the high down’ refers to today’s Church End, whose location on the top of Greyhound Hill clearly explains this description.
Hendon Church End is a linear development, with St Mary’s Parish Church at its heart, and links Church Road to the south with Watford Way to the west.
The location at the top of the hill affords good views north-west across the borough.
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Description
Within the Conservation Area itself, there are several residential properties, which form just over half of all the buildings in the area.
The area is, occasionally used as a quick vehicular route to Watford Way, which can lead to congestion, with heavy traffic passing through the Conservation Area.
Along with two popular pubs, one of which has private parking spaces, there is also the Age Concern Meritage Club which is a day centre with activities for elderly people, offering social and leisure activities along with meals and other services.
Within the Meritage complex there is also a Citizen Advice Bureau and a newsagents.
St Mary’s Parish Church, with regular religious services and activities, also has a small car park outside Church House, opposite the church.
Schools often make use of the churchyard green for sports days and other local events are also held on the green.
The Church Farm House Museum has recently closed and is currently for sale, along with its adjacent grounds.
Several other historic buildings within the Conservation Area are the property of the neighbouring Middlesex University. Hendon Church End
Documents
Hendon Church End conservation area Character Appraisal
Hendon Church End conservation area map