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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

NW104JB

Park Parade

NW104SL

High Street

NW105AR

All Souls Avenue

NW105NB

Harrow Road

NW105UU

Lushington Road

NW109AS

Nicoll Road

NW269GE

Station Road

NW109ZG

Station Road

NW269TH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269TN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103BH

Herbert Gardens

NW105XA

Wrottesley Road

NW108SJ

New Crescent Yard

NW108UT

Acton Lane

NW269RR

Station Road

NW269HP

Station Road

NW269SP

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104WS

Station Road

NW104BG

Bolton Road

NW104LR

High Street

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

Acton Lane

NW104NX

High Street Harlesden

NW104AA

Crownhill Road

NW104DS

Crownhill Road

NW104JT

Manor Park Road

NW104QH

Furness Road

NW105AH

Holland Road

NW105UP

Monson Road

NW109AD

Nicoll Road

NW109AH

Connaught Road

NW104ND

Tavistock Road

NW103AX

All Souls Avenue

NW103BU

Herbert Gardens

NW103TS

Longstone Avenue

NW104EG

St Johns 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

NW105EU

College Road

NW109AB

Nicoll Road

NW104AR

St Mary's Road

NW103BD

Longstone Avenue

NW269HW

Station Road

NW269RU

Station Road

NW103SR

Doyle Gardens

NW104BE

Charlton Road

NW104BZ

Fry Road

NW104DH

Drayton Road

NW104QE

Furness Road

NW104RL

Buckingham Road

NW104RN

Buckingham Mews

NW105AN

All Souls Avenue

NW105AX

Holland Road

NW105ES

College Road

NW108AN

Fairlight Avenue

NW108AS

Minet Gardens

NW108UG

St Albans Road

NW269SN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269RG

Station Road

NW105GF

Station Road

Data Sources

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