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How is life in Northaw? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Northaw is a village in the Welwyn Hatfield district of Hertfordshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Northaw and Cuffley, which was originally known as Northaw. “

The things you might need in Northaw

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Northaw name before moving in the neighbourhood.

The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Northaw

Northaw has 8 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Barlby SurgerySt Charles’ Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London3.7362
St Charles Centre for Health & WellbeingExmoor Street, London3.3129
Pembridge Palliative Care UnitExmoor Street, London51
My Care My WaySaint Mark’s Road, LondonN/AN/A
Chamberlain HouseExmoor Street, LondonN/AN/A
Exmoor Surgery1 St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London2.543
Kingsbridge Road Short Break Service20 Kingsbridge Road, London51
Catherine Lewis Centre72 Du Cane Road, London41

In Northaw, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Train and tube stations in Northaw can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Kensal GreenOverground Ltd, College Road, London4.246
Kensal GreenOverground Ltd, College Road, London4.246

Post offices in and around the area of Northaw

Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Northaw can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
North Pole Road Post Office14 North Pole Road, London3.314
Royal Mail North Kensington Enquiry Office762 Harrow Road, London1.968
Priority Postbox – Latimer Road280 Latimer Road, London00
Maida Hill Collection PointRoyal Mail Maida Hill Collection Point, 762 Harrow Road, London1.312

What schools are nearby in Northaw?

Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Northaw.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College74 Saint Charles Square, London3.555
All Saints Catholic College75 Saint Charles Square, London3.475
Dalgarno Pre-SchoolDalgarno Pre-school, Dalgarno Community Centre, Dalgarno Way, London54
Stay & Play137 A Saint Mark’s Road, London52
Dalgarno Supplementary Schoolo5 Dalgarno Way, LondonN/AN/A
Pangbourne House Nursery Montessori School2 Pangbourne Avenue, London4.819
Ark Burlington Danes AcademyWood Lane, London2.454
Associated Studios – Musical Theatre Courses204 Latimer Road, London4.953
Bales College2j Kilburn Lane, London2.65
La Petite École Française73 Saint Charles Square, London2.73
Kensal Green Under Fives Group130 Mortimer Road, LondonN/AN/A
St Saviours primary schoolShirland Road, LondonN/AN/A
Barlby Primary SchoolBarlby Road, London4.58
Kensington Aidridge AcademyUnited KingdomN/AN/A
English Russian Nursery Vishenka137 A Saint Mark’s Road, London512
Freya White – Vocal CoachSnarsgate Street, LondonN/AN/A
The Oratory Primary School Association of Parents & Friends6 Caverswall Street, LondonN/AN/A
KENSINGTON QUEENSMILL SCHOOL174 Barlby Road, London3.73
Dandelions Nursery School134-136, Mortimer Road, London52
School10 College Road, hirabadN/AN/A

Things that make us love Northaw

What makes the heart of Northaw? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Northaw to help you decide to move in there.

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Northaw?

Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Northaw. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Northaw.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Gyms in Northaw

Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Northaw.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Museums & Galleries in the region

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Northaw through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
antiquemapsandprints.com (Antiqua Print Gallery Ltd)Suite 204, Cumberland House, 80 Scrubs Lane, London4.340

Pubs in the region

As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Northaw has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Northaw.

We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!

Green spaces and parks of Northaw

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Northaw is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

What kind of restaurants are there?

Northaw has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The William NW10786 Harrow Road, London4.3651
The Mason’s Arms665 Harrow Road, London4.3700
Behesht Restaurant (Kensal Green)1082-1086 Harrow Road, London4.32707
Parlour5 Regent Street, London4.3826
Chicago Pizza9 Kilburn Lane, London4.3134
Fish & Chic253 Wood Lane, London4.3211
Hana Japanese8 Chamberlayne Road, London4.363
Pizza on Demand LtdWestmoreland House, 7, London4.31
PavillionWood Lane, London4.3874
Cafe Rossio1100 Harrow Road, London4.3119
Giant’s DinerHythe Road, London4.349
Nando’s Kensal Rise29 Chamberlayne Road, London4.3724
Sabor Brasileiro639 Harrow Road, London4.3107
Fitou’s Thai Restaurant1-3 Dalgarno Gardens, London4.3342
Mr Pizza & Burgers16 Chamberlayne Road, London4.3106
Galpao1024 Harrow Road, London4.3152
Thai Rice1030 Harrow Road, London4.360
Palki (Bangladeshi,Indian,Restaurant)312 Ladbroke Grove, London4.3320
Capital SeafoodsUnit 19, Mitre Bridge Ind Pk, 19 Mitre Way, London4.314
Kebab N Kurry Korner73 Barlby Road, London4.36

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Is the local life vibrant in Northaw

It could be that Northaw has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Northaw. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Northaw.

Also, knowing what’s available in Northaw and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

What areas are nearby?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Northaw, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Kensington See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
White City See the guide here
East Acton See the guide here
Bayswater See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here
Old Oak Common See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Little Venice See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Maida Vale See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Queen’s Park See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Kilburn See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Brondesbury See the guide here
Willesden See the guide here
Dollis Hill See the guide here
Kensington See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
White City See the guide here
East Acton See the guide here
Bayswater See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here
Old Oak Common See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Little Venice See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Maida Vale See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Queen’s Park See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Kilburn See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Brondesbury See the guide here
Willesden See the guide here

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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