Belmont, Middlesex

Belmont
Middlesex
Belmont Circle
Location
Grid reference:	TQ165905
Location:	51°36’5"N, 0°19’9"W
Data
Population:	11,343  (2011)
Post town:	Harrow, Stanmore
Postcode:	HA3, HA7
Dialling code:	020
Local Government
Council:	Harrow
Parliamentary constituency:	Harrow East

Belmont is a residential suburban village sitting between Stanmore, Kenton, Wealdstone and Queensbury.

The area is named after the mound constructed in the early 18th century by Henry James Brydges, Earl of Carnarvon and first Duke of Chandos. He had a summer house built atop the mound for the wonderful view. The mound, or mount, is now Stanmore Golf Course.

About the village

Belmont is a suburban residential district and was formerly served by Belmont station, on a railway single-line branch running from Harrow & Wealdstone station to Stanmore Village railway station. The line was known locally as The Rattler. The site of the station is now a car park. What may remain of the platform and track lies beneath tons of earth and rubble used to bring the car park up to street level. The Belmont Trail is a nature trail between Wealdstone and Stanmore running along much of the original track route. The circle was originally made for a tram line that would go across London. Its 4 exits were made due to this.

Belmont Circle provides the main focus of the area, being a large, circular parade of that intersects Kenton Lane. Many of the outlets are now food-related, with a few bars and a club completing the lineup. Just off the Circle, Belmont Community Hall hosts local activities, events and a regular jumble sale.

People

St Anselm's church, Belmont

In the 2011 census, the largest ethnic group in Belmont ward was Indian (34%), followed by White British (30%). Religion wise, 34% of residents adhered to Christianity, 30% to Hinduism, 11% to Islam, 8% to Judaism, 4% to Jainism, and 6% were not religious.