Locals fear magic of street will be lost as it became Harry Potter set

Residents living on a street which was transformed into a set for the upcoming Harry Potter series say they fear being 'bombarded with wizards'.

Springfield Gardens in the suburb of Upminster underwent a magical makeover in recent months to become young Harry's childhood home of Privet Drive.

The street, which plays a pivotal role in the wizarding plot as the location where Albus Dumbledore leaves Harry with his cruel aunt and uncle, was originally filmed in Martins Heron, Bracknell, for the movie franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe.

But HBO bosses picked out this typically quiet road in east London for their revamped TV show, which is due to air in 2027, as the ideal new location for the young wizard's formative years.

However, not all locals are pleased about it - with some even claiming that they were not properly consulted before filming commenced in June.