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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. 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
131
Deprivation level
9/10
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
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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £583,750 in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 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
Flats66£504,870
Semi-Detached7£775,000
Terraced31£854,000

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

NW108UH

St Albans Road

NW269LZ

Station Road

NW105UH

Furness Road

NW106WT

Station Road

NW104DG

Drayton Road

NW104PT

Willows Terrace

NW104RJ

Buckingham Road

NW104RT

Wendover Road

NW105HS

College Road

NW105ND

Harrow Road

NW105TT

Wrottesley Road

NW109AT

Nicoll Road

NW269SZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105AJ

All Souls Avenue

NW104HD

Crownhill Road

NW269JY

Station Road

NW103BY

All Souls Avenue

NW104AE

Craven Park Road

NW104AY

St Marys Road

NW104HH

Sellons Avenue

NW104QJ

Spezia Road

NW105UX

Lushington Road

NW108AY

Harley Road

NW108SH

Craven Park Road

NW108TT

Acton Lane

NW104DL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JP

Manor Park Road

NW104SY

High Street

NW104UJ

Station Road

NW104UT

Ranelagh Road

NW105UA

Ridley Road

NW105YA

Ancona Road

NW105YN

Palermo Road

NW108TU

Acton Lane

NW109AN

Greenhill Park

NW104UG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104DP

Crownhill Road

NW269LE

Station Road

NW108SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HT

Park Parade

NW108SN

Craven Park Road

NW103BX

Herbert Gardens

NW104AN

St Marys Road

NW105AB

Buchanan Gardens

NW108AJ

Minet Avenue

NW269QQ

Harley Road

NW105RF

Station Road

NW103SS

Doyle Gardens

NW103SU

Doyle Gardens

NW104DE

Drayton Road

NW104DX

Burns Road

NW104HP

Springwell Avenue

NW105JH

Bathurst Gardens

NW105NF

Harrow Road

NW105TS

Wrottesley Road

NW108AU

Minet Avenue

NW108SY

Craven Park

NW109DX

Jubilee Close

NW109DY

Jubilee Close

NW269ND

Station Road

NW269TF

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104NG

High Street Harlesden

NW104TL

High Street Harlesden

NW104PR

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104QA

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104TD

High Street

NW105NA

Harrow Road

NW105TY

Wrottesley Road

NW269SY

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269NB

Station Road

NW269SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104DR

Crownhill Road

NW103BG

All Souls Avenue

NW103DA

Doyle Gardens

NW104BF

Challenge Close

NW104EY

Harlesden Gardens

NW104HB

Harlesden Gardens

NW104HN

Springwell Avenue

NW104JD

Park Parade

NW104LS

High Street

NW105AT

Holland Road

NW105YH

Odessa Road

NW108AH

Minet Avenue

NW108AX

Harley Road

NW108TR

Manor Parade

NW269SS

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108UU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269LX

Station Road

NW103BL

Haycroft Gardens

NW104PJ

Leghorn Road

NW104UP

Station Road

NW104XH

Marian Way

NW105AA

Buchanan Gardens

NW105EY

College Road

NW105YG

Wrottesley Road

NW104AU

St Mary's Road

NW104AB

Craven Park Road

NW104AP

St Marys Road

NW104EX

Harlesden Gardens

NW104QD

Furness Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.