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| Wealdstone | |
|---|---|
| Wealdstone shown within Greater London | |
| Population | 11,394 (2011 Census. Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ155895 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HARROW |
| Postcode district | HA3 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
| London Assembly |
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Wealdstone is an area of the London Borough of Harrow, north west London. It is located north of Harrow, south of Harrow Weald, west of Belmont and east of Headstone.
History and name
The eponymous Weald Stone is a sarsen stone, formerly marking the boundary between the parishes of Harrow and Harrow Weald. It is located outside the Bombay Central restaurant, which was a former public house (previously known as the Weald Stone Inn and prior to that, the Red Lion), outside 328 High Road, Harrow Weald.
Demography
According to the 2011 census, the largest ethnic group in Wealdstone ward is White British (25%), followed by 20% Indian and 13% Other Asian. Marlborough ward (which covers southern parts of Wealdstone) was 24% Indian, 23% White British, 11% Other Asian and 10% Other White.
Wealdstone Urban District
Created under the Local Government Act 1894 in 1894, and absorbed by Harrow Urban District in 1934.
Transport
Tube/Trains
There is one station in the district:
- Harrow & Wealdstone Station (Bakerloo line, Watford DC Line, Southern and London Midland)
Bus routes
Seven London Buses routes run during day, as well as a school bus (640). There are two night routes serving Wealdstone: 140 and N18.