Pinner facts for kids
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| Population | 38,698 2021 Census |
| OS grid reference | TQ115895 |
| • Charing Cross | 12.2 miles (19.6 km) SE |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PINNER |
| Postcode district | HA5 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Pinner is a lively suburb located in northwest London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Harrow and is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Charing Cross, near the border with Hillingdon. In 2021, about 38,698 people lived here.
Pinner started as a small village, or 'hamlet', a long time ago in the Middle Ages. The historic St John the Baptist church was built in the 1300s. You can still see old Tudor buildings in the village. The High Street has many buildings from the 1700s, while Bridge Street feels more like a modern town with lots of shops.
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Discovering Pinner's Past
Pinner was first mentioned in records in 1231 as Pinnora. The name might come from an old word meaning 'hill'. It could also mean 'hill-slope shaped like a pin'. The River Pinn flows through the area and shares its name.
The oldest part of Pinner is around the parish church of St. John the Baptist. This church was first mentioned in 1234. It was rebuilt in the early 1300s and officially opened again in 1321. The oldest house still standing, East End Farm Cottage, is from the late 1400s.
Pinner grew a lot between 1923 and 1939. New housing areas were built, partly because of the Metropolitan Railway. This is when Pinner, including Hatch End, became the suburban area we see today. It now connects with nearby places like Rayners Lane and Eastcote.
Pinner has many homes built in the 1930s in the cool Art Deco style. Elm Park Court is a great example. Pinner also hosts one of the UK's oldest fairs, which has been held every year since 1336!
Pinner used to be in the historic county of Middlesex. In 1965, it became part of the London Borough of Harrow in Greater London.
Pinner's Historic Church
Pinner's St John the Baptist parish church was officially opened in 1321. It was built where an even older church once stood. Parts of the church, like the west tower, are from the 1400s.
How Pinner is Governed
The local government, Harrow Council, has been led by the Conservative Party since 2022. Pinner is divided into two areas, Pinner and Pinner South. Each area has three local councillors who represent the community.
For the London Assembly, Pinner is part of the Brent and Harrow area. Since 2008, Navin Shah from the Labour Party has represented this area. For the UK Parliament, Pinner is in the Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner area. David Simmonds is the current Member of Parliament for this area.
Exploring Pinner's Geography
Pinner includes Pinner Village in the middle, plus areas like Pinner Green and Pinnerwood Park. To the northeast is Hatch End, which has its own railway station.
The River Pinn flows through Pinner. There are also many large parks and open spaces. These include Pinner Memorial Park, Pinner Village Gardens, Pinner Wood, and Pinner Park.
Most of Pinner is about 45 to 60 meters (148 to 197 feet) above sea level. Nower Hill is higher, reaching about 80 meters (262 feet). The Pinnerwood area is quite steep, rising to over 120 meters (394 feet) near Pinner Hill Golf Course.