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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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £581,000 in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,850,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats65£500,000£6,914
Semi-Detached7£745,000£7,598
Terraced29£854,000£6,997

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

NW104HP

Springwell Avenue

NW105UF

Cardinal Hinsley Close

NW104HB

Harlesden Gardens

NW105AR

All Souls Avenue

NW105UL

Wrottesley Road

NW103SR

Doyle Gardens

NW104DR

Crownhill Road

NW108UG

St Albans Road

NW105AL

All Souls Avenue

NW269SJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RR

Buckingham Road

NW104DB

Fawcett Road

NW104QX

Tubbs Road

NW104UQ

Avenue Road

NW103BH

Herbert Gardens

NW104BL

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104DT

Burns Road

NW104RB

Clifton Road

NW108AL

Fairlight Avenue

NW269SN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269QP

Station Road

NW269RG

Station Road

NW108SJ

New Crescent Yard

NW108AS

Minet Gardens

NW103RN

Harlesden Road

NW105NA

Harrow Road

NW104TR

High Street

NW105YE

Wrottesley Road

NW104BS

Chadwick Road

NW269LE

Station Road

NW269NS

Station Road

NW104QA

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104AB

Craven Park Road

NW269SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104UP

Station Road

NW103BP

Herbert Gardens

NW109AR

Greenhill Park

NW104HE

Crownhill Road

NW108UU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108UA

Baker Road

NW109AT

Nicoll Road

NW104SD

Tubbs Road

NW103RQ

Harlesden Road

NW104RX

Wendover Road

NW104BD

Charlton Road

NW108AG

Bramshill Road

NW269LX

Station Road

NW104UR

Ranelagh Road

NW103SS

Doyle Gardens

NW104JY

Manor Park Road

NW100DZ

Station Road

NW108BB

Harley Road

NW104XH

Marian Way

NW105UD

Wrottesley Road

NW104DE

Drayton Road

NW105AG

Holland Road

NW108AU

Minet Avenue

NW104DH

Drayton Road

NW108SE

Craven Park Road

NW109AL

Greenhill Park

NW104DP

Crownhill Road

NW104QJ

Spezia Road

NW105YD

Ancona Road

NW109AX

Nicoll Road

NW109BB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105AE

Buchanan Gardens

NW104AD

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108TA

Park Road

NW105YS

Palermo Road

NW108UB

Cecil Road

NW104AE

Craven Park Road

NW104AA

Crownhill Road

NW104NA

High Street

NW269NB

Station Road

NW104QH

Furness Road

NW269GE

Station Road

NW109DZ

Jubilee Close

NW104TE

High Street

NW104EE

St Johns Avenue

NW108SZ

St Marylebone Close

NW108UX

Acton Lane

NW105UH

Furness Road

NW105NJ

Harrow Road

NW108UJ

Cecil Road

NW104EY

Harlesden Gardens

NW104RN

Buckingham Mews

NW269NE

Station Road

NW104HA

Harlesden Gardens

NW104QB

Rucklidge Avenue

NW105HB

College Road

NW104ED

St Johns Avenue

NW104PG

Leghorn Road

NW104BF

Challenge Close

NW269SZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108TD

Craven Park

NW104JJ

Manor Park Road

NW104QD

Furness Road

NW269NF

Station Road

NW103TX

Longstone Avenue

NW269TH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

Data Sources

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