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Harlesden & Kensal Green

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About

Harlesden & Kensal Green is a ward in the London Borough of Brent, located in the northwest of the city. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a strong sense of community. Harlesden High Street serves as a focal point, featuring independent shops, cafes, and cultural venues. The ward has good transport links, including Overground and Bakerloo line stations, connecting it to central London.

Kensal Green is home to the historic Kensal Green Cemetery, one of London’s oldest burial grounds, which adds a distinctive character to the area. The ward has a range of housing options, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local parks, such as Roundwood Park, provide green spaces for recreation. The area’s multicultural population contributes to a variety of dining and cultural offerings.

Area overview

On average Harlesden & Kensal Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harlesden & Kensal Green is £45,941 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Harlesden & Kensal Green Population
20,076
Population density
12,995 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,557 up to £1,815,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,000,000
Flats70£488,183
Semi-Detached6£1,056,250
Terraced34£967,750

10 years price trend in Harlesden & Kensal Green

All postcodes in Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HE

Crownhill Road

NW104JB

Park Parade

NW104SL

High Street Harlesden

NW105AR

All Souls Avenue

NW105NB

Harrow Road

NW105UU

Lushington Road

NW109AS

Nicoll Road

NW109ZG

Station Road

NW269GE

Station Road

NW269RR

Station Road

NW269SP

Harlesden

NW103BH

Herbert Gardens

NW104WS

Station Road

NW105XA

Bathurst Gardens

NW108SJ

Harlesden

NW108UT

Harley Road

NW269HP

Station Road

NW104AA

Crownhill Road

NW104BG

Bolton Road

NW104LR

High Street Harlesden

NW104NX

High Street Harlesden

NW104PE

Leghorn Road

NW104RB

Clifton Road

NW104RS

Nightingale Road

NW104UA

Station Road

NW105UL

Wrottesley Road

NW105UT

Wrottesley Road

NW108AE

Bramshill Road

NW108TD

Craven Park

NW108UX

Bramshill Road

NW104DS

Crownhill Road

NW104JT

Manor Park Road

NW104ND

Tavistock Road

NW104QH

Furness Road

NW105AH

Holland Road

NW105UP

Monson Road

NW109AD

Nicoll Road

NW109AH

Connaught Road

NW269RU

Station Road

NW105EU

College Road

NW103AX

All Souls Avenue

NW103BD

Longstone Avenue

NW103BU

Herbert Gardens

NW103TS

Longstone Avenue

NW104AR

St Mary's Road

NW104EG

St John's Avenue

NW104EH

Ashdon Road

NW104HA

Harlesden Gardens

NW104JH

Park Parade

NW104JU

Manor Park Road

NW104RR

Buckingham Road

NW104UB

Station Road

NW104UE

Station Road

NW105AS

All Souls Avenue

NW109AB

Nicoll Road

NW269HW

Station Road

NW269SN

Harlesden

NW269RG

Station Road

NW103SR

Doyle Gardens

NW104BE

Charlton Road

NW104BZ

Fry Road

NW104DH

Drayton Road

NW104QE

Furness Road

NW104RL

Buckingham Road

NW104RN

Buckingham Mews

NW105ES

College Road

NW105AN

All Souls Avenue

NW105AX

Holland Road

NW108AN

Fairlight Avenue

NW108AS

Minet Gardens

NW108UG

St Albans Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.