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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33.4% 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 £59,391 per year. There are 5 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 the area have good public transport connectivity. Harlesden & Kensal Green is home to around 20,076 people, with a population density of about 12,995 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.4%
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
59.27(+121%)
Violence and sexual offences
48.27(+55%)
Shoplifting
14.15(+42%)
Vehicle crime
13.45(+44%)
Other theft
12.35(+8%)
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

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£676
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£428K – £834K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £676 per square foot) in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced32£904,250£654
Semi-Detached8£797,500£698
Flats70£517,875£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£454,000£1,275,000£850,000
2017£483,000£857,500£897,200
2018£482,000£995,000£950,000
2019£475,000£960,000£875,000
2020£475,000£837,500£975,000
2021£458,000£1,032,500£1,040,000
2022£452,500£1,115,000£915,000
2023£505,000£1,015,000£1,000,000
2024£490,000£1,116,250£980,000
2025£505,000£775,000£755,660
2026£420,000£850,000£1,035,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£688£588
2017£620£502£687
2018£637£460£646
2019£612£636£581
2020£581£677£630
2021£604£569£684
2022£620£657£677
2023£620£617£749
2024£633£667£690
2025£648£706£666
2026£558£689£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Harlesden & Kensal Green ward.

Local councillors

Amandine Marie Alexandre

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Matt Kelcher

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tina Amadi

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Harlesden & Kensal Green

Is Harlesden & Kensal Green safe?

Harlesden & Kensal Green records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Harlesden & Kensal Green?

The median sale price in Harlesden & Kensal Green is £595,000 (about £676 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Harlesden & Kensal Green?

Harlesden & Kensal Green has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Harlesden & Kensal Green?

Harlesden & Kensal Green scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Harlesden & Kensal Green sits around rank 5,231 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Harlesden & Kensal Green?

The average household income in Harlesden & Kensal Green is around £59,391 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Harlesden & Kensal Green?

Harlesden & Kensal Green is represented by 3 elected councillors: Amandine Marie Alexandre (Green Party), Matt Kelcher (Labour Party) and Tina Amadi (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RA

Tubbs Road

NW104ND

Tavistock Road

NW105AX

Holland Road

NW103DB

Doyle Gardens

NW104PS

Rucklidge Avenue

NW108AP

Minet Avenue

NW109AB

Nicoll Road

NW109DY

Jubilee Close

NW104TD

High Street

NW103BX

Herbert Gardens

NW269FX

Station Road

NW104UE

Station Road

NW104DS

Crownhill Road

NW104RT

Wendover Road

NW104JW

Manor Park Road

NW104RE

Tubbs Road

NW108AT

Minet Avenue

NW109ZG

Station Road

NW105UT

Wrottesley Road

NW104NB

Tavistock Road

NW108TY

Baker Road

NW104BG

Bolton Road

NW105YG

Wrottesley Road

NW104AU

St Mary's Road

NW103AQ

Harlesden Road

NW269ND

Station Road

NW104JH

Park Parade

NW104LT

High Street

NW104RH

Nightingale Road

NW105HY

Bathurst Gardens

NW105YH

Odessa Road

NW103SF

Dairy Close

NW109AD

Nicoll Road

NW105EU

College Road

NW104BY

Fawcett Road

NW105AS

All Souls Avenue

NW104UU

Honeywood Road

NW269GZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104PR

Rucklidge Avenue

NW108YW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105HX

Bathurst Gardens

NW108BD

Harley Villas

NW108UQ

St Albans Road

NW105YR

Palermo Road

NW104BZ

Fry Road

NW105AH

Holland Road

NW105ES

College Road

NW105JH

Bathurst Gardens

NW105TS

Wrottesley Road

NW109AA

Nicoll Road

NW104JU

Manor Park Road

NW105XR

Wrottesley Road

NW104DU

Burns Road

NW104RP

Buckingham Road

NW104UG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104UJ

Station Road

NW104DX

Burns Road

NW269QQ

Harley Road

NW104HT

Park Parade

NW103BU

Herbert Gardens

NW108AY

Harley Road

NW104UA

Station Road

NW105RF

Station Road

NW104JP

Manor Park Road

NW108AX

Harley Road

NW108SN

Craven Park Road

NW105UE

Furness Road

NW105XY

Wrottesley Road

NW104AS

St Marys Road

NW108TX

Acton Lane

NW109AN

Greenhill Park

NW104NS

High Street

NW103AX

All Souls Avenue

NW104SY

High Street

NW108TR

Manor Parade

NW269RH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW109DX

Jubilee Close

NW104DY

Burns Road

NW105XN

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW103RL

Longstone Avenue

NW269LQ

Station Road

NW103TU

Longstone Avenue

NW106WT

Station Road

NW103RR

Harlesden Road

NW104UB

Station Road

NW104AL

St Marys Road

NW103RZ

Harlesden Road

NW104PP

Furness Road

NW104RJ

Buckingham Road

NW104NX

High Street Harlesden

NW104RU

Wendover Road

NW108AE

Bramshill Road

NW104NT

High Street

NW105EY

College Road

NW104AR

St Mary's Road

NW105YN

Palermo Road

NW105NB

Harrow Road

NW269TY

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RG

Nightingale Road

NW108SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green