The estate is around 6 square miles (16 km2) in size, with gated, private roads; extending from Ruislip Woods through to Northwood, and finishing at Merchant Taylors' School.

The Moor Park Conservation Area was designated on 18 May 1995, to preserve the tree-lined, wide avenues with period properties and open frontage gardens.

Notable characteristics include lush grass verges, shingle paths and original cast iron Victorian-influenced lamp posts.

Moor Park is surrounded on three sides by countryside which is designated Green Belt and adjoining, but outside, the conservation area, are the old Roman remains around Bathend Clump.

[6] Residents include notable millionaire business owners, city executives, medical professionals and philanthropists.