First mentioned in 1493,[1] possibly meaning an area of sloped woodland frequented by birds.

It contains numerous small independent shops, several cafes, two pubs, two churches, a school, and a park (Pitshanger Park), and is often taken to also include parts of the nearby Brentham Garden Suburb.

The Pitshanger Village Library has recently been improved[citation needed] and the Lane is furnished with touch-screen computers.

Due to its large size and possession of a Bösendorfer grand piano, St. Barnabas (Church of England) is the venue for, besides the usual services, a series of classical music concerts given by local musicians and others.

The current vicar of St Barnabas is Father Justin Dodd;[3] the Director of Music is Kavi Pau and the Assistant Director of Music is Henry Tozer who runs a gospel choir.