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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

NW105YT

Furness Road

NW104ST

High Street

NW108UL

St Albans Road

NW105UB

Ridley Road

NW269GH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105AN

All Souls Avenue

NW105YB

Ancona Road

NW104JG

Park Parade

NW103SP

Harlesden Road

NW104RS

Nightingale Road

NW105ND

Harrow Road

NW103RJ

Dairy Close

NW269TL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104AT

St Marys Road

NW104PE

Leghorn Road

NW104PL

Leghorn Road

NW269TN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104LS

High Street

NW108TT

Acton Lane

NW109AS

Nicoll Road

NW105UA

Ridley Road

NW104DL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105AT

Holland Road

NW104EX

Harlesden Gardens

NW108WH

Station Road

NW104SL

High Street

NW269GY

Station Road

NW104QG

Furness Road

NW269TG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104DG

Drayton Road

NW104JE

Park Parade

NW103BS

All Souls Avenue

NW108UD

Greenhill Road

NW105AU

Holland Road

NW105UJ

Furness Road

NW104XJ

Marian Way

NW108UT

Acton Lane

NW108TS

Acton Lane

NW269SU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269HP

Station Road

NW269NG

Station Road

NW108TB

Park Road

NW109AE

Greenhill Park

NW104EG

St Johns Avenue

NW104EJ

St Johns Avenue

NW104AP

St Marys Road

NW103UL

Longstone Avenue

NW108AH

Minet Avenue

NW109AU

Nicoll Road

NW103DA

Doyle Gardens

NW109AG

Connaught Road

NW104SJ

High Street

NW269SW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW109AP

Greenhill Park

NW104EN

Drayton Road

NW105AA

Buchanan Gardens

NW108TU

Acton Lane

NW269SS

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269RU

Station Road

NW105AY

Holland Road

NW269SY

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103RS

Harlesden Road

NW103BJ

Haycroft Gardens

NW269HL

Station Road

NW103BY

All Souls Avenue

NW105XS

Radcliffe Avenue

NW105XP

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW104JQ

Park Parade

NW104AX

St Marys Road

NW105HS

College Road

NW104TL

High Street Harlesden

NW105YJ

Odessa Road

NW105UX

Lushington Road

Data Sources

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