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Harlesden & Kensal Green

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About

Harlesden & Kensal Green is a densely populated urban ward in the London Borough of Brent. The area is defined by its busy high streets, notably Harlesden High Street and Chamberlayne Road, which form commercial spines lined with independent shops and food outlets. Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing dominates the residential streets, alongside more recent apartment developments. Kensal Green Cemetery, a significant historic landscape, borders the ward to the south, providing a large green space.

Transport links are central to the area, with multiple bus routes and the Harlesden National Rail station providing connections. The Grand Union Canal runs along the southern boundary, with a towpath used for walking and cycling. The ward contains several community centres and places of worship reflecting its population. Kensal Green's gas holders, a prominent industrial landmark, are a distinctive feature on the skyline.

Area overview

On average Harlesden & Kensal Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harlesden & Kensal Green is £59,354 per year. There are 6 schools in Harlesden & Kensal Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Harlesden & Kensal Green is home to around 20,076 people, with a population density of about 12,995.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Harlesden & Kensal Green Population
20,076
Population density
12,995 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.78(+121%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.92(+58%)
Shoplifting
14.45(+43%)
Vehicle crime
12.95(+33%)
Drugs
12.15(+100%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,146
20.65%
Other White
3,189
15.88%
African
2,905
14.47%
Caribbean
2,184
10.88%
Other Asian
1,229
6.12%
Total population: 20,076

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,080
38.09%
No qualifications
3,615
22.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,011
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,531
9.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,452
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 15,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,855
35.42%
Other social rented
1,956
24.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,185
14.7%
Owns outright
1,085
13.46%
Social rents from council
685
8.5%
Total households: 8,061

Property prices in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,557 up to £1,911,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harlesden & Kensal Green in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,911,000
Flats62£478,183
Semi-Detached6£782,500
Terraced36£876,975

10 years median price trend in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

All postcodes in Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RH

Nightingale Road

NW108TY

Baker Road

NW104SJ

High Street

NW104TR

High Street

NW105JA

Bathurst Gardens

NW105UB

Ridley Road

NW105YT

Furness Road

NW108UQ

St Albans Road

NW104BD

Charlton Road

NW104EE

St Johns Avenue

NW103DB

Doyle Gardens

NW104AX

St Marys Road

NW104EL

Drayton Road

NW104HL

Sellons Avenue

NW105AD

Buchanan Gardens

NW105YJ

Odessa Road

NW108BB

Harley Road

NW103SF

Dairy Close

NW105JJ

Bathurst Gardens

NW105XY

Wrottesley Road

NW108UL

St Albans Road

NW103RQ

Harlesden Road

NW104QB

Rucklidge Avenue

NW269NG

Station Road

NW269NS

Station Road

NW269TJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BT

Marian Way

NW104PP

Furness Road

NW104PS

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104SD

Tubbs Road

NW105UE

Furness Road

NW105YP

Palermo Road

NW109AU

Nicoll Road

NW269TG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103RN

Harlesden Road

NW103TX

Longstone Avenue

NW104LX

High Street

NW105AU

Holland Road

NW269FX

Station Road

NW269GH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269JU

Station Road

NW105GF

Station Road

NW104SP

High Street

NW104UQ

Avenue Road

NW105TU

Bramston Road

NW105UR

Monson Road

NW108SP

Craven Park Road

NW108TX

Acton Lane

NW109AP

Greenhill Park

NW103UL

Longstone Avenue

NW104UR

Ranelagh Road

NW105YL

Wrottesley Road

NW108YW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269GY

Station Road

NW103AZ

Longstone Avenue

NW104BA

Charlton Road

NW104BS

Chadwick Road

NW104EN

Drayton Road

NW104HJ

Sellons Avenue

NW104PH

Leghorn Road

NW104XJ

Marian Way

NW105AL

All Souls Avenue

NW105UY

Wrottesley Road

NW103RL

Longstone Avenue

NW103RS

Harlesden Road

NW104AT

St Marys Road

NW104DB

Fawcett Road

NW104DU

Burns Road

NW104JQ

Park Parade

NW109BB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269NY

Station Road

NW103BP

Herbert Gardens

NW104AL

St Marys Road

NW104DT

Burns Road

NW104JJ

Manor Park Road

NW104ST

High Street

NW105AY

Holland Road

NW105UG

Furness Road

NW108UA

Baker Road

NW109AR

Greenhill Park

NW269RH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JY

Manor Park Road

NW104RG

Nightingale Road

NW103SL

Harlesden Road

NW104NS

High Street

NW108SG

Library Parade

NW269SU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW100DZ

Station Road

NW103RR

Harlesden Road

NW104AD

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104QG

Furness Road

NW108AB

Caple Road

NW108AG

Bramshill Road

NW109AE

Greenhill Park

NW109AJ

Connaught Road

NW108UH

St Albans Road

NW104ED

St Johns Avenue

NW104JE

Park Parade

NW104NT

High Street

NW104UU

Honeywood Road

Data Sources

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