New Denham and East Tatling End is located to the north of Uxbridge and south of Denham village, with the A40 passing to the north, the M25 to the west and the M40 right through the area. The area primarily consists of small settlements, connected to either Denham village or Uxbridge, but otherwise surrounded by farmland plots. The villages are mostly comprised of interwar semi-detached and terraced houses, with a small High Street and a few shops. There is also a small woods near Iver Heath. Limited industry, such as London Concrete and The Shannon Group, are also scattered throughout the area.

The name Denham dates back to the Domesday Book, where it was published as Deneham. Westminster Abbey owned the manor throughout the Middle Ages, though it was sub-tenanted to Henry de Capella. The area did not undergo considerable development, in part owing to the established market town of Uxbridge nearby, and retains its rural character today. This has attracted many to the village, including some individuals from film and television.

The area hosted an army training and transit camp during the First World War, and the Royal Flying Corps’ No. 5 and No. 6 were based at Denham Aerodrome. The Martin Baker Aircraft Factory was established in 1929 and started off manufacturing aircraft ejector seats. Today they still manufacture ejector seats and are the world’s largest manufacturer of the product.

While New Denham is close to Uxbridge and therefore close to its shopping centre, the settlement to the north is a considerable distance from large shopping areas, with a distinct lack of choice for groceries within the locality itself, requiring one to drive for one’s weekly shop.

Some residents have expressed concern at the HS2 alignment, which is due to run into the Colne Valley in South Buckingham, and through Denham in particular. This will entail considerable digging in the area, which may temporarily disrupt the landscape. In other areas, the railway line may be over ground, with a viaduct to be constructed near Denham village. This may involve the acquisition of some properties in the area. Despite concerns over how HS2 will effect landscape, measures have been taken to ensure that the development minimises its environmental impact. This design of the viaduct that will carry the trains was chosen to enable views across the landscape, minimise the viaduct’s footprint on the lakes and help complement views across the natural surroundings. Works began in 2021 and in Spring 2022, an enormous 700 tonne bridge-building machine was launched on site.

HS2’s construction has also led to an increase in planning application submissions to Denham Parish Council, leading many locals and residents to share their concern over construction densification in their beighbourhood and the loss of green space. Denham Parish Council, in response, released the Denham Parish Neighbourhood Plan (2020-2036), which aims to control development and residential densification in the area, and direct proposals in ways that benefit the local community and protect its semi-rural village atmosphere.