At GR8Drive near North Finchley N12 we pride ourselves in offering professional Driving Lessons at affordable prices in North Finchley by DSA qualified Driving Instructors starting from as little as £9.90 per hour.
Whether you are a complete novice getting behind the steering wheel for the very first time in North Finchley, or a more experienced learner who has already had a number of lessons, even if you have a full licence but want to top up on your skills and confidence, GR8Drive could be the Driving School you're looking for in the North Finchley N12 area.
As an independent school near North Finchley we can provide high quality training at very affordable prices with lessons tailored to the individual pupil so you can be taught at the best pace to suit you in the North Finchley N12 area. We teach in a calm and patient manner which puts even the most nervous pupils at ease very quickly in North Finchley.
North Finchley N12 is one of the fastest growing area's of a very cosmopolitan city. It is very diverse and multicultural part of town. GR8Drive Driving School is one of the most established Driving Schools in the area and has been teaching Wembley residents for many years. As Wembley is a very busy town area you will need good driving skills which our fully qualified Driving Instructors will teach you in Wembley and the surrounding areas.
In addition to the standard lessons in North Finchley, we also offer hazard perception and theory test help and advice, Pass Plus, Refresher and Motorway lessons and block booking discounts in Wembley.
We offer quality manual driving lessons in Wembley and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help learners in Wembley to pass their driving test and be a safe driver for life. We are one of the best driving schools in North Finchley and all our driving instructors have passed the ADI test on their first attempt with a high grade! All our pupils in North Finchley will get quality driving lessons that's guarantee best value for money. We believe learning to drive should be enjoyable and we know it from our experience that you will learn more quicker and easy if your driving lesson is fun and interesting in a friendly and professional environment.
We offer quality manual driving lessons in Wembley and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help learners in Wembley to pass their driving test and be a safe driver for life. We are one of the best driving schools in Wembley and all our driving instructors have passed the ADI test on their first attempt with a high grade! All our pupils in North Finchley will get quality driving lessons that's guarantee best value for money. We believe learning to drive should be enjoyable and we know it from our experience that you will learn more quicker and easy if your driving lesson is fun and interesting in a friendly and professional environment.
The DSA recommends that pupils take approximately 45 hours of tuition combined with 22 hours of private practice to reach test standard. Our aim at GR8Drive is to not only make you a confident driver, but also to reach test standard in the shortest time possible. On average pupils taking driving lessons in North Finchley with GR8Drive Driving School need 30 hours worth of driving lessons to get them to test standard. This is because we only recruit local driving instructors and so all your driving lessons North Finchley will be focused around your local area. So, by the time your test arrives, not only will you be a confident driver, but you will also be familiar with the testing area.
Below you will see a CONTACT US button showing the driving lessons North Finchley prices. If you wish to go ahead and book some North Finchley driving lessons then simply click on the booking form and fill out your details. Once we have received your form a GR8Drive North Finchley representative will call you to arrange your North Finchley driving lessons.
If you still have some questions about North Finchley driving lessons or learning to drive in general then why not request a call back,text or email us? A GR8Drive North Finchley representative will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your query. Call the friendly people at GR8Drive on 07791 674 839 and get driving today!.
High First Time Pass Rates In Pinner
We believe that our extremely high first time pass rates can be attributed to our high quality training and supportive nature we provide to our Pupils.
Having extensive knowledge of test areas used by Pinner examiners on driving tests really does help in settling a pupil into a driving test and gives them an increased chance of passing first time. At GR8Drive we sit in on all driving tests with our Pupil's to make them feel more relaxed and supported whilst taking their test. This also has the added bonus of your instructor being able to give you tips on any errors occured on test.
Despite the recession we are finding more and more people are wanting to learn to drive and our low prices and high pass rates make that dream become a reality!...
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Take Your Driving Test In Pinner
Pinner Test Centre in Tolcarne Drive is one of the most popular driving test centres for local residents in Pinner and Harrow. GR8Drive Instructors will familiarise you with roads and the local areas such as Pinner High Street, Bridge Street, Pinner Hill, Cuckoo Hill, Pinner Green, Elm Park, Pinner Village, Paines Lane, West End Lane, Pinner View, George V Avenue, Pinner Town Centre, Northwood, Northwood Hills, Hatch End and other areas that you may travel on for your driving test in Pinner.
Pinner Driving Test Centre is situated around the outskirts of London. The type of driving test roads will be varied and may include rural country driving, dual carriageways and high speed A roads. Busy town roads are to include various roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and possibly one-way-systems. Residential roads often form part of the driving test and are an ideal location to demonstrate 1 of the possible 6 manoeuvre that the testing examiner will require. These residential roads can be hazardous due to narrow lanes and meeting oncoming vehicles in Pinner.
Areas covered: North Finchley and surrounding areas.
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10 Hour Beginner Course - £99
Your first few driving lessons can be challenging in Aldenham. The 10 hour Beginners Course in Aldenham is designed and structured to take you through these first steps at your own pace.
We will start you on quiet roads in Aldenham and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. CALL 07791 674 839.
This course is for pupil's with NO previous driving experience and follows the DSA syllabus.
How It Works......
This course is split into 2 parts. Take 3 x 2 hour slots at the beginning holding 2 x 2 hour slots back for test week. In between pay normal rates of 10 hours for £200.
Our Refresher Driving Lessons and Courses in Aldenham and surrounding areas are ideal for pupils that haven't driven for a long time or have lost confidence on the road.
Our Refresher courses in Aldenham start from just £150 for 10 hours (£15 PER HOUR!) of professional tuition by a DSA qualified Driving Instructor.
20 Hour Student Course - £249
Our Student deal offers amazing value 20 hours of professional driving tuition for just £249 then additional lessons charged at £20 per hour for blocks of 10 charged at £200! Course follows the DSA syllabus taking you to test standard combining the terms of our 10 for £99 deal and 10 for £150 deal. CALL 07791 674 839.
Then You Pay 10 lessons £200 (our normal course rates) until ready for test!...
This course is for pupil's with NO previous driving experience and follows the DSA syllabus.
Take The Final 4hrs On Test Week As 2 x 2 Hour Slots
20 Hour Intensive Driving Course - £390
Our Intensive Course in Watford is designed for Students that have limited time and need to learn to drive in a hurry. The 20 hour course can be fitted around your schedule and requirements.
This course is aimed at learners on an intermediate level, with some main road experience and little or no reversing experience. The course will include 20 hours of training which will cover all aspects of the driving test, including a pre-test mock exam. The duration of this course could be from 5 to 10 days.
Intensive courses are ideal for drivers who want to pass within a fixed amount of time. Intensive courses work best for the learner driver who has some experience and who just needs to tidy up their driving.
Please note: intensive courses are not ideal for nervous drivers who dislike pressure.. Those who like a challenge please apply.
The course covers all the basics to more advanced and complex driving preparing you for your driving test! CALL 07791 674 839.
* Please note: Car hire for test is charged at £79 (before 10am and must be pre-booked and paid for a minimum of one month before test to ensure availability).
3 Hour Taster Package - £45
This 3 hour course split into 2 slots of 1.5 hours each is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive.
We will start you on quiet roads and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. (terms and conditions apply)
5 Hour Package - £75
This 5 hour course split into 2 slots of 2 x 2 hours and 1 slot of one hour is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive or who are ready to take a driving test and just need a few hours practice.
We will start you on quiet roads and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. (terms and conditions apply)
Pass Plus
Pass plus is a Course of approx 6 hours of lessons, taken after you have passed your Driving Test, aiming to make you a more competent and confident driver.
Pass Plus can entitle you to cheaper car insurance.
Pinner Has it's own local Driving Test Centre is in Pinner.
Pinner Driving Test Centre
Pinner Driving Test Centre is situated around the outskirts of London. The type of driving test roads will be varied and may include rural country driving, dual carriageways and high speed A roads. Busy town roads are to include various roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and possibly one-way-systems. Residential roads often form part of the driving test and are an ideal location to demonstrate 1 of the possible 4 manoeuvre that the testing examiner will require. These residential roads can be hazardous due to narrow lanes and meeting oncoming vehicles.
The test has a 1 in 3 possibility of the emergency stop procedure being requested with around 10 minutes of independent driving.
The current driving test fee during the week is £65. For Pinner Driving Test Centre that offer weekend driving tests, the current fee is £75.
Ideal times to book the driving test from Pinner Driving Test Centre is mid morning as there will be slightly less traffic on the roads.
Pinner Driving Test Centre Address
221 Tolcarne Drive
Pinner
Greater London
HA5 2DZ
Pinner Driving tests cannot be booked through the test centres directly. To book a driving test, there are 2 options; by phone or online.
To book a practical driving test at the Pinner driving test centre by phone, call the DSA on 0300 200 1122
To book your driving test online for Pinner Driving Test Centre, see the learning to drive section for all DSA contact information.
Pinner
Pinner is a suburb in the London Borough of Harrow in Greater London, England, 12.5 miles (20.1 km) north west of Charing Cross. The area was in the county of Middlesex until 1965, when it was absorbed by the London Government Act 1963 into Greater London.
Pinner was originally a hamlet, first recorded in 1231 as Pinnora, although the already archaic -ora (meaning 'hill') suggests its origins lie no later than c.900. The oldest part of the village lies around the fourteenth-century parish church of St John the Baptist, at the junction of the present day Grange Gardens, The High Street and Church Lane. The earliest surviving private dwelling, East End Farm Cottage, dates from the late fifteenth-century.
Pinner has had an annual street fair since 1336,when it was granted by Royal Charter by Edward III; it remains popular today, being the last of its kind in Middlesex. The village expanded rapidly between 1923 and 1939 when a series of garden estates – encouraged by the Metropolitan Railway – grew around its historic core, and at this time assumed much of its present day suburban character. It is now continuous with the neighbouring suburban districts, including Rayners Lane, Hatch End, and Eastcote.
The majority of the older houses in Pinner were built by the Ellement family who were the local company of builders and joiners, with a road in Pinner still named after that family.
Pinner has four tiers of government: Harrow Council (Local), The London Assembly (Regional), Parliament (National), and the European Parliament (Continental).
Harrow Council has been governed since 2006 by the Conservatives, led by David Ashton. The mayor – a ceremonial post which rotates annually – is Eric Silver (Conservative). Pinner is represented by two wards, Pinner and Pinner South, each of which currently returns three Conservative councillors.
Pinner forms the north west corner of the Brent and Harrow constituency in the London Assembly, which has been represented since 2008 by Navin Shah (Labour), and the Harrow West constituency in the United Kingdom parliament, represented since 1995 by Gareth Thomas (Labour). Following a Boundary Commission review, it formed part of a new parliamentary constituency, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, at the 2010 general election.
Pinner lies within the London European Parliament constituency, which elects nine MEPs by proportional representation – currently three Conservative, three Labour, one Liberal Democrat, one Green and one UKIP member.
Pinner has four tiers of government: Harrow Council(Local), The London Assembly,(Regional), Parliament (National), and the European Parliament (Continental).
Pinner is served by the London Underground's Metropolitan Line, and by four London Bus routes: 183 (towards Golders Green), H11 (towards Harrow and Mount Vernon Hospital), H12 (towards South Harrow and Stanmore), H13 (towards Ruislip Lido and St Vincent's Hospital).
The nearest London Underground station is Pinner on the Metropolitan Line.
The nearest London Overground station is Hatch End.
A number of notable literary figures have an association with Pinner. The poet laureate Henry James Pye retired to East End House at the end of his career in 1811, the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote Eugene Aram at Pinner Wood House in 1832, and Samuel and Isabella Beeton lived on the Woodridings estate between 1856 and 1862, during which Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management was published. The novelist Ivy Compton-Burnett was born in the village in 1884 and the playwright W. S. Gilbert, although he did not live in Pinner, was a magistrate there from 1893 onwards. Twentieth-century figures include the cartoonist William Heath Robinson, who lived in Moss Lane between 1913 and 1918 and now has a museum dedicated to him at West House in Pinner Memorial Park, and the former children's laureate Michael Rosen, who writes children's books like "We're going on a bear hunt" lived in Pinner from the time he was born in 1946, until 1962. Derek Bell motor racing driver was born in Pinner. Figures in the world of entertainment associated with Pinner include the musicians Sir Elton John and Simon LeBon, who all grew up locally and attended the local Pinner County Grammar School before moving away, actor David Suchet and comedian Ronnie Barker, both one time owners of 17th century Elmdene in Church Lane, actress Jane March, who grew up there before moving to the United States, actress Molly Weir, who lived there until her death in 2004, and broadcaster Bob Holness, who still lives there. The Monster Raving Loony Party leader Screaming Lord Sutch, who lived in nearby South Harrow, is buried in Pinner New Cemetery.
Other notable figures include Horatia Nelson, the illegitimate daughter of Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton, who lived there from 1860 until her death in 1881, the eccentric astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, born there in 1923, the documentary film-maker Jo Durden-Smith, born there in 1941, and the Iraq hostage Norman Kember, a long time resident of the town, resident of Cuckoo Hill Road. Kate Nash is a resident as is the journalist and author Chris Roycroft-Davis.
It is suggested that Pinner, or its earlier form Pinnora, is derived from the earthworks in the region of the parish church and Cocoa Tree. Pen means Head and Ora means bank. It is understood that there were inhabitants in Pinner in pre-Roman days. Wax-Well, at the end of Waxwell Lane, is thought to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon Woecce - to guard. It is adjacent to Waxwell that we find Grimes Dyke, an ancient earthworks constructed in pre-Roman days and which formed the ancient boundaries of Mercia.
The Parish Church was thought to be built on the site of a pagan shrine and the present building was consecrated in 1321 by Bishop Petrus of Corbaria. Additions have been made through the years with the tower being constructed in the 15th century. There has been a cross on the top of the tower since 1637. The flints and chalky stone coming from the Dingles at Pinner Green and the oak from Pinner Park and surrounding woods. In the grave yard is the wooden headboard of William Skenelsby, aged 118, buried Nov 10th 1775. This gentlemen was for many years a servant for Lord Henry Beauclerk's family. He retired from service in 1769. John Claudius Loudon a pioneer of agricultural theory and practices commemorated his parents with a memorial of his own design, a very tall, tapering obelisk with an arched base and a fake coffin protruding front and back at half height. This being the most unusual and eye catching memorial in Pinner churchyard.
The cemetery in Paines Lane, was consecrated in 1859, and the first burial being on 2nd August 1860 of Emily Long aged 13. The splendid brick piers at the entrance, low wall and iron gates date from around 1857. There is some evidence to suggest that the railings were removed during WWII for ammunition. On the right-hand side of the centre path can be found the tomb of Horatia Nelson Ward, daughter of Admiral Lord Nelson.
Cocoa Tree, now renovated and called Heywood House, was once known as Equestrian Villa and also as Belle View. It was in turn the home of two drivers of the Pinner coach. This seems to be one of the houses which was seized from the church in the reign of Edward Sixth. About 1878 it was bought by Judge Barber of Barrow Point, who added the gabled part attributed to architect Sir Ernest George, R.A., and turned it into Ye Cocoa Tree Coffee Tavern which became world famous. It was opened in1878 and the following year, several hundred haymakers were provided with daily meals. For years a horse trough stood in front of the building. The Cocoa Tree also became popular for outings from London for teas.
L'Orient formerly Cornerway's has long been a favourite subject for artists. Some years ago there was a danger of the outer wall collapsing owing to heavy traffic but it was rebuilt in sections at heavy cost, the floors are all at different levels. This was probably the home of the Bellamy family whose vault can be seen just opposite. It was taken over by churchwardens in 1740, at an annual rent of £5. Later it was a butchers shop for three generations, after which new windows were inserted. The building next to it was the old slaughter house and has a fire plaque near the gutter.
The High Street, one or two of its houses date from the late 15th Century, and its general aspect has not changed greatly since Elizabethan times. Some of the businesses have been in the same family for generations. Lines originally started trading in 1883 supplying ironmongery and general furnishings. Today they still have a decorating and furnishing shop at No 26. At No 32 a rather formal redbrick building can still be seen the Sun Fire Insurance mark above the door. The Deli at No 7 used to be a John Lee butchers today it still has the wooden canopy over the shop front, and the metal rail above the shop window where the meat was hung.
The Victory public house building, is dated 1580 and was formerly small shops. The previous Victory in Marsh Road (once known as The Ship), was demolished and the present public house took its name. The old facade, threatened with demolition, was saved by public outcry. The front right-hand corner of the building being formed from an upturned tree trunk.
Opposite the Victory you will find Friends Restaurant which was for nearly 100 years, the former home of three parish clerks. One a Mr Bedford, slept there every night of his life - 85 years. The parish council used to hold their meetings in the front room, the house was weather boarded until 1912.
The Queens Head was once a plastered building dated 1705, though the origins were much earlier. It used to have railings and a porch with seats, altered in the early 30's. The London coach left here in the 19th century, where it used to leave The Queens Head at 7:30 am for The Bull, Holborn, returning at 3:30, arriving back in Pinner around 6pm. Early in the 20th century the licensee Dawson Billows kept a bear in the stables, sometimes he was seen taking it out for a walk.
Beaumont’s Cottage at No 27 High Street, was the longest running family business in Pinner, for the Beaumont’s were here in the late 18th century, although in those days they practised the trade of wheelwright. This 15th century timber framed building was originally a hall house.
The Old Bakery, at No35 the High Street now a Pizza Express - note the sign on the front of the building. The original ovens were bricked in at the rear of No37 when the building was restored. The building on the right was formerly known as Rossington's where Eleanor Ward (granddaughter of Lord Nelson) died after being knocked down in the High Street by a runaway horse in 1872.
The Green, once Pinner Village Green, was given in 1924 by John Edward Clark to be preserved for the benefit of the inhabitants of Pinner. This Green was the only one left in Pinner after the Enclosure Act of 1803. Fronting the Green is Church Farm, which is a mixture of 17th and 18th Century architecture. The tree at the top of the High Street, outside L'Orient, replaces the old Town Tree and was given by the Pinner Association. The old tree stood in the road only a few feet from L'Orient, and occupies a prominent position in old pictures of the High Street. Before Queen Victoria came to the throne, it was mentioned as being old, but in full foliage. In 1873 it was only a hollow trunk but showed traces of life until 1884. It fell on a calm night in 1898.
Pinner House in Church Lane, is on the site of an earlier hall dated 1578. A brick on the present house is dated 1721 but the deeds are 1838. Oak beams abound, and beneath the roof is a layer of thatch, an early form of insulation. The house is now used as an old people's home.
Grange Cottage in Church Lane dates back to around the 16th century, it has a timber framed structure which has been altered some time later.
Elmdene, marks the head tenement of Gardiner's, some parts of which date back to about 1600. One of its first residents after it ceased to be a farmhouse was Horatia, the natural daughter of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. She was the widow of the Rev. Philip Ward of Tenderton when she came to Pinner. More recent owners have been the actor David Suchet, and the comedian Ronnie Barker.
GR8Drive.com are one of the leading driving schools in Pinner.
Pinner is situated North West of London, and is a suburb in the London Borough of Harrow, approximately 12.5 miles from Central London.Pinner is in between Eastcote and Stanmore.
Before 1965 pinner was included in the county of Middlesex before it was merged into the Greater London Borough.
Pinner was first recorded in 1231 under the name ‘Pinnora’ before it changed to Pinner at a later date. The oldest parts of the area date from the 14th century and even today you can see period properties in Pinner, the oldest being a cottage dating back to the 15th century.
Pinner is a beautiful area with a charming village feel, there is still a community spirit in the area, and is host to many community events including the Pinner Street Fair, this annual event has been happening since 1336 and still brings in the crowds today. The community of Pinner is mainly white British however there is a element of cultural diversity, as you can tell by the local synagogue there is a varied religious mix. As well as Pinner’s village charms, the crime rate in the area is the lowest of all areas with Greater London, which adds to its popularity.
Pinner has its own Underground station which is served by the Metropolitan Line and the closest rail station is Hatch End Station, just over a mile away.
Pinner is an excellent area to learn to drive . GR8Drive Driving school offers Pinner Driving Lessons and courses. You can also book your driving test in Pinner with GR8Drive.com Driving School at the local Pinner Test Centre in Tolcarne Drive.
Harrow
Situated only ten miles from central London, Harrow provides an excellent base for an affordable trip to London. You'll find FREE parking in many of our hotels and B&B's, no congestion charge, excellent public transport links and we're right on the doorstep of Wembley Stadium. Providing a green and leafy retreat from inner city London, you can ensure a good night's sleep in our residential accommodation or why not treat yourself to a country retreat!
Harrow is renowned for its world-famous School but was also the nerve centre for the Battle of Britain in World War II and is still home to the fabulous country retreat of W.S. Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame.
The borough has also nurtured the creative talents of everyone from Lord Byron and Anthony Trollope to Sir Elton John and James Blunt. Slumdog Millionaire star, Dev Patel, is also a Harrow resident so too is legend of Pop and Dance music Gaz Reynolds.
Harrow offers villages to explore, rich heritage to uncover, award-winning cuisine to savour and vibrant cultural diversity to dive into. Where else can you enjoy a cup of afternoon tea, a Bollywood matinee followed by an evening of Gilbert and Sullivan in Gilbert's very own gardens?
Harrow on the Hill is an area of north west London, England, and part of the London Borough of Harrow. The name refers to Harrow Hill, 408 feet (124 m). The district includes the world-famous independent school, Harrow School.
Harrow on the Hill formed an ancient parish and later civil parish in the Gore hundred of Middlesex.
In 1831 it had a population of 3,861 and occupied an area of 9,870 acres (39.9 km2). There were significant boundary changes in 1894, when the bulk of the parish was removed to create the parishes of Harrow Weald, Wealdstone and Wembley.
By 1931 it occupied a reduced area of 2,129 acres (8.62 km2) and had a population of 26,380. It formed the Harrow on the Hill Urban District of Middlesex from 1894 and was abolished by a County Review Order in 1934, with the bulk of the area forming part of a new civil parish and urban district of Harrow.
In 1954 the urban district was incorporated as the Municipal Borough of Harrow and in 1965 it was transferred to Greater London to form the London Borough of Harrow.
Harrow is a popular area for Learner Drivers as its situated near Pinner Driving Test Center and Watford Driving Test Center.
GR8Drive.com are one of the leading driving centres in Harrow.
Harrow’s location is North West of London and is the centre of the London Borough of Harrow and only around 12 miles away from Central London. The name Harrow comes from the Old English word, ‘heathen’ meaning temple, it is believed that there may have been a temple on Harrow-on-the Hill, where St Marys Church stands today.
Harrow is surrounded by the follow towns, Hillingdon, Brent, Ealing, Hertfordshire,Barnet,Kenton and Kingsbury. Harrow is now part of Greater London rather than its previous county Middlesex, this has been since 1965. Harrow is considered to be a very affluent area in Greater London, the Harrow School is very prestigious and has preserved the affluence of the area.
Harrow has some great scenery and wildlife, much of the natural greenery is preserved by the Green Belt Policy, these areas are mainly found around Harrow-on-the Hill where there are extensive parks and open spaces to enjoy.
There are four London underground stations in the area, namely Harrow-on-the-Hill, North Harrow, West Harrow and South Harrow, served by the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Line. Harrow-on-the- Hill serves as both a tube and train station, the train company is Chiltern Railways, who provide two trains per hour between London and Aylesbury.
Harrow is an excellent area to learn to drive . GR8Drive.com Driving school offers Harrow driving lessons and courses.You can also book your driving test in Harrow with GR8Drive.com Driving School.
London Borough Of Harrow
The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: Hillingdon to the west, Ealing to the south, Brent to the south-east and Barnet to the east.
Harrow was formed in 1934 as an urban district of Middlesex by the Middlesex Review Order 1934, as a merger of the former area of Harrow on the Hill Urban District, Hendon Rural District and Wealdstone Urban District. The local authority was Harrow Urban District Council.
The urban district gained the status of municipal borough on 4 May 1954 and the urban district council became Harrow Borough Council. The 50th anniversary of the incorporation as a borough was celebrated in April 2004, which included a visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1965 the municipal borough was abolished and its former area was transferred to Greater London from Middlesex under the London Government Act 1963 to form the London Borough of Harrow. It is uniquely the only London borough to replicate exactly the unchanged boundaries of a single former district. This was probably because its population was large enough. According to the 1961 census it had a population of 209 080, making it the largest local government district in Middlesex.
The presence of Harrow School on the main 'hill' of Harrow has preserved it as a very affluent, leafy area (recent house price averages on the hill were £1,500,000), but the affluence of the hill is now surrounded by typical north-west London suburbia of semi-detached houses and flats.
It is still considered affluent in comparison to other similar areas of London. Crime figures are low; the borough had 1,111 notifiable offences in April 2007, compared with an average of 2,204 across London's boroughs. Harrow Council is focusing regeneration efforts on areas such as Wealdstone and South Harrow and many new 'key service workers'-type flats are springing up. In the north part of the borough, there is a greenbelt strip of highly affluent housing in the areas of Northwood, Pinner and Stanmore. Its site on and near the greenbelt and ease of access to central London (20 minutes by train to Marylebone and 12 minutes to Euston via London Midland) makes Harrow a good place to live not only for families but affluent singles as well. Rising property prices in all London areas have helped to see a large increase in property redevelopment of its existing Edwardian and 1920s to 1940s housing stock, which in turn is attracting new residents looking for a clean, safe, and relatively green environment to live in, close to central London.
Harrow is considered a borough of "contrasts", with high levels of affluence in such areas Harrow-on-the-Hill, Pinner, and Stanmore and high levels of deprivation in Wealdstone. Save the Children reported in 2011 that over 7,000 children are living in poverty in the Borough.
Harrow is a diverse borough, having 55.2% of its population from the BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) communities, with the largest group being of Indian ethnicity. Since 2005, on the last Sunday in June Harrow Council hosts Under One Sky - Harrow's largest festival, to celebrate and the joint communities of Harrow. This has a programme of dance, world music, sports activity, youth music, spoken word, free children's activity, a carnival parade, information and stalls, health promotion, a world food zone and outside radio broadcast. Harrow is the most religiously diverse local authority area in the UK, with a 62% chance that two random people are from different religions, according to Office of National Statistics, Oct 2006. It has the highest density of Gujarati Hindus in the UK. A large number of Jewish people live in Stanmore and Hatch End. The Stanmore and Canons Park Synagogue boasts the largest membership of any single synagogue in the whole of Europe.
Nearest test centres are in Pinner, Watford, Borehamwood.
GR8Drive Featured On LBC Radio
Gaz Reynolds (owner of GR8Drive) was asked to appear on the Nick Ferrari Show on LBC Radio on 21.06.13 to conduct a driving experiment with an experienced driver of 27 years from the Harrow area who urgently wanted to refresh his driving skills.
Nick Ferrari set a challenge with caller Alan (from Kenton in Harrow) to take a mock driving test on air with a well established driving school in Harrow-GR8Drive and Gaz Reynolds.
Whilst on the show Gaz emphasised road safety and how our Pupils are taught safe driving skills for life in and around Harrow.
Gaz Reynolds said at the end of the interview to reporter Tom Swarbrick of LBC Radio; "I had so much fun doing the show and it gave me an opportunity to emphasise how we all have a responsibility as drivers to ensure that we keep our roads safe!"
Gaz went on to say; "The show was recorded in Harrow in busy peak hour traffic so it was a real challenge for Alan who took part in the show and took on the challenge of taking a mock driving test 27 years after he passed his original test.
Pre-book Service
Because GR8Drive is a very busy Driving School we are only able to offer a block booking service to ensure quality service and to guarantee availability.
All courses must be pre-booked and paid for in advance (this includes car hire for test).
Hours Of Business
GR8Drive is open from 7am to 9pm 7 days per week (except Bank Holidays).
Availability
Waiting times can vary but generally there are waiting times of up to 8 weeks (in peak season eg summer and other holiday times) Normal waiting times vary between one and three weeks. If you want short notice lessons we are unlikely to be able to help you!
Specilal Offers
Our special offers such as the Total Beginner Course, Refresher Courses and Student Deals operate between 10am and 6pm 7 days per week and are subject to availability.
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Our North Finchley Driving School covers Wembley Central, Ruislip, Kingsbury, Northwood Hills, Mill Hill, Hatch End, Harrow On The Hill, Greenford, Iver, Harefield, South Harrow, South Ruislip, Northolt, Sudbury Town, West Watford and surrounding areas including all the HA and WD post codes.
GR8Drive is a well established block booking Driving School based in Harrow which has been featured on 
As an independent school near North Finchley we can provide high quality training at very affordable prices with lessons tailored to the individual pupil so you can be taught at the best pace to suit you in the North Finchley N12 area. We teach in a calm and patient manner which puts even the most nervous pupils at ease very quickly in North Finchley.
We offer quality manual driving lessons in Wembley and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help learners in Wembley to pass their driving test and be a safe driver for life. We are one of the best driving schools in North Finchley and all our driving instructors have passed the ADI test on their first attempt with a high grade! All our pupils in North Finchley will get quality driving lessons that's guarantee best value for money. We believe learning to drive should be enjoyable and we know it from our experience that you will learn more quicker and easy if your driving lesson is fun and interesting in a friendly and professional environment.
Below you will see a CONTACT US button showing the driving lessons North Finchley prices. If you wish to go ahead and book some North Finchley driving lessons then simply click on the booking form and fill out your details. Once we have received your form a GR8Drive North Finchley representative will call you to arrange your North Finchley driving lessons.
We believe that our extremely high first time pass rates can be attributed to our high quality training and supportive nature we provide to our Pupils.
Pinner Test Centre in Tolcarne Drive is one of the most popular driving test centres for local residents in Pinner and Harrow. GR8Drive Instructors will familiarise you with roads and the local areas such as Pinner High Street, Bridge Street, Pinner Hill, Cuckoo Hill, Pinner Green, Elm Park, Pinner Village, Paines Lane, West End Lane, Pinner View, George V Avenue, Pinner Town Centre, Northwood, Northwood Hills, Hatch End and other areas that you may travel on for your driving test in Pinner.
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Your first few driving lessons can be challenging in Aldenham. The 10 hour Beginners Course in Aldenham is designed and structured to take you through these first steps at your own pace.
We will start you on quiet roads in Aldenham and you won't venture onto busier roads until you are ready. CALL 07791 674 839.
Our Refresher Driving Lessons and Courses in Aldenham and surrounding areas are ideal for pupils that haven't driven for a long time or have lost confidence on the road.
Our Student deal offers amazing value 20 hours of professional driving tuition for just £249 then additional lessons charged at £20 per hour for blocks of 10 charged at £200! Course follows the DSA syllabus taking you to test standard combining the terms of our 10 for £99 deal and 10 for £150 deal. CALL 07791 674 839.
Our Intensive Course in Watford is designed for Students that have limited time and need to learn to drive in a hurry. The 20 hour course can be fitted around your schedule and requirements.
This 3 hour course split into 2 slots of 1.5 hours each is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive.
This 5 hour course split into 2 slots of 2 x 2 hours and 1 slot of one hour is ideal for new Pupils who want to experience learning to drive or who are ready to take a driving test and just need a few hours practice.
Pass plus is a Course of approx 6 hours of lessons, taken after you have passed your Driving Test, aiming to make you a more competent and confident driver.
Pass Plus can entitle you to cheaper car insurance.
Pinner Driving Test Centre is situated around the outskirts of London. The type of driving test roads will be varied and may include rural country driving, dual carriageways and high speed A roads. Busy town roads are to include various roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and possibly one-way-systems. Residential roads often form part of the driving test and are an ideal location to demonstrate 1 of the possible 4 manoeuvre that the testing examiner will require. These residential roads can be hazardous due to narrow lanes and meeting oncoming vehicles.
Pinner is a suburb in the London Borough of Harrow in Greater London, England, 12.5 miles (20.1 km) north west of Charing Cross. The area was in the county of Middlesex until 1965, when it was absorbed by the London Government Act 1963 into Greater London.
The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: Hillingdon to the west, Ealing to the south, Brent to the south-east and Barnet to the east.
Gaz Reynolds (owner of GR8Drive) was asked to appear on the Nick Ferrari Show on LBC Radio on 21.06.13 to conduct a driving experiment with an experienced driver of 27 years from the Harrow area who urgently wanted to refresh his driving skills.
Whilst on the show Gaz emphasised road safety and how our Pupils are taught safe driving skills for life in and around Harrow.
