The film was set in 1967, although a Hillman Hunter with a "H" registration number plate issued between 1 August 1969 and 31 July 1970 can be clearly seen in the opening shots.
The London Routemaster bus that passes along the street has a white "bullseye" roundel which did not appear on buses until 1971.
A red, modern Londis shop sign can be seen in the background when Mina and Ricci are running down the road.