Harmood Grove began as a small passageway off George Street with houses and cottages. Named after Harry and Mary Harmood, the area underwent significant changes after the demolition of a house at the end. The Harmood Grove Works site was used for motor body manufacturing until the 1960s and was replaced by upscale flats in the early 2000s. Despite the transition, the number of homes remains unchanged. A sculptural artwork was added in 2012, but the area is also noted for being a hangout for drug users.
Harmood Grove was initially a kinked passage off George Street, constructed with the backs of houses on one side and cottages on the other.
Carville Ltd used the Harmood Grove site to manufacture motor bodies in the early 20th century until it closed in the 1960s.
After the factory site was cleared, upmarket flats were built with ground-floor workspace to maintain a borderline industrial function.
Despite the development, Harmood Grove retains the same number of homes as when it was first built, although it is now a known area for drug use.
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