Development around the crossroads at the bottom of Harrow on the Hill, an area known as Roxeth Corner, was under way in the early 19th century, using brick from the nearby brickworks in Lower Road.

Christ Church on Roxeth Hill, which was built in 1862 by the celebrated architect George Gilbert Scott as a chapel of ease to St Mary's Harrow on the Hill, has cemetery records that begin in 1863 and go on till at least 1942.

In 1906, the stone was laid for a Salvation Army Hall (presently vacant) on Roxeth Hill, adjacent to the Half Moon Pub which was there since at least 1880.

This was “In recognition of its centenary and the outstanding continuous service provided by the Brigade to the Harrow Area.” Their near neighbours, the Royal British Legion and 1454 Sqn Air Training Corps received same in 1996 and 2014 respectively.

and plays at Earlsmead Stadium on the west side of Roxeth, on former common land known as Dobbs Field.