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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

NW105XP

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW108BA

Harley Road

NW269QP

Station Road

NW269LQ

Station Road

NW269QG

Station Road

NW104NA

High Street

NW104PG

Leghorn Road

NW104QX

Tubbs Road

NW105XN

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW108UE

Greenhill Road

NW109AX

Nicoll Road

NW109DZ

Jubilee Close

NW104EQ

Crownhill Road

NW269SJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RU

Wendover Road

NW104LT

High Street

NW104NJ

High Street

NW104RP

Buckingham Road

NW105AG

Holland Road

NW105AP

All Souls Avenue

NW105UF

Cardinal Hinsley Close

NW105YB

Ancona Road

NW105YR

Palermo Road

NW108AT

Minet Avenue

NW108TA

Park Road

NW108TS

Acton Lane

NW269HL

Station Road

NW103AQ

Harlesden Road

NW108WH

Station Road

NW103BS

All Souls Avenue

NW104BX

Marian Way

NW104BY

Fawcett Road

NW104DY

Burns Road

NW104EA

Crownhill Road

NW104HG

Sellons Avenue

NW104NB

Tavistock Road

NW104PN

Leghorn Road

NW104UX

Station Road

NW105YS

Palermo Road

NW103TU

Longstone Avenue

NW104EP

Crownhill Road

NW104SD

Tubbs Road

NW103BT

All Souls Avenue

NW104JR

Manor Park Road

NW104SB

Tubbs Road

NW104TE

High Street

NW105AE

Buchanan Gardens

NW105HA

College Road

NW105HY

Bathurst Gardens

NW105TX

Bramston Road

NW105XR

Wrottesley Road

NW105XU

Radcliffe Avenue

NW105YD

Ancona Road

NW108SE

Craven Park Road

NW108SZ

St Marylebone Close

NW269TL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BL

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104EJ

St Johns Avenue

NW104RE

Tubbs Road

NW104RH

Nightingale Road

NW108BD

Harley Villas

NW108UB

Cecil Road

NW103BA

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269NF

Station Road

NW103SP

Harlesden Road

NW103SX

Doyle Gardens

NW104DJ

Chadwick Road

NW104JW

Manor Park Road

NW104NE

High Street

NW104RA

Tubbs Road

NW105UD

Wrottesley Road

NW105XS

Radcliffe Avenue

NW108AL

Fairlight Avenue

NW108AP

Minet Avenue

NW108UD

Greenhill Road

NW109AL

Greenhill Park

NW269NE

Station Road

NW103BJ

Haycroft Gardens

NW103BN

Haycroft Gardens

NW104BB

Charlton Road

NW104EB

Crownhill Road

NW105HB

College Road

NW105HX

Bathurst Gardens

NW105UJ

Furness Road

NW105YE

Wrottesley Road

NW108TY

Baker Road

NW108UJ

Cecil Road

NW109AA

Nicoll Road

NW109DW

Jubilee Close

NW269PL

Station Road

NW103RZ

Harlesden Road

NW103RJ

Dairy Close

NW104PL

Leghorn Road

NW104TS

High Street

NW108AR

Minet Avenue

NW108TB

Park Road

NW109AG

Connaught Road

NW269GZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104AS

St Marys Road

NW104HE

Crownhill Road

Data Sources

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