Area360 logo

Find postcode

Centenary

Interactive map displaying Centenary

About

Centenary ward lies in the southern part of the London Borough of Harrow, bordered by areas like Wealdstone and Headstone. The residential streets are primarily composed of semi-detached and terraced houses, with a mix of interwar and more recent developments. Local commerce is concentrated along major routes like Station Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area is served by Harrow & Wealdstone station, a key transport hub offering both London Overground and National Rail services. A notable local feature is the Harrow Arts Centre, housed in the historic Elliott Hall, which hosts a variety of performances and community events. Green spaces such as Harrow Recreation Ground offer recreational areas within the largely built-up neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Centenary has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Centenary is £75,436 per year. There are 2 schools in Centenary: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Centenary is home to around 15,201 people, with a population density of about 7,681.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Centenary Population
15,201
Population density
7,681.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.8(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.04(-37%)
Vehicle crime
10.53(+12%)
Burglary
8.88(+62%)
Other theft
7.57(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
6,223
40.94%
Other White
2,257
14.85%
British
1,856
12.21%
Other Asian
1,710
11.25%
Other
676
4.45%
Total population: 15,201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,167
42.5%
No qualifications
2,406
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,523
12.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,285
10.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,042
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 12,159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,527
32.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,464
30.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,304
27.58%
Other social rented
155
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
116
2.45%
Total households: 4,728

Property prices in Centenary

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Centenary area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Centenary in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Centenary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats20£318,500£5,490
Semi-Detached24£592,500£6,371
Terraced11£592,000£6,927

10 years median price trend in Centenary

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Centenary.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.