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About

Harlesden is a densely built-up urban district in northwest London, centred around its busy High Street. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more recent residential developments and industrial estates. Its streets form a tight grid pattern, creating a distinctly local neighbourhood feel separate from the wider city. The Grand Union Canal runs along its southern edge, providing a linear waterway corridor.

The area is known for its significant Caribbean community, with numerous eateries and food shops reflecting this heritage. This cultural influence is a longstanding and integral part of the local identity. Public transport is focused on several London Overground stations connecting it to central London. The main thoroughfare hosts a mix of independent retailers and essential services, serving the day-to-day needs of its residents.

Area overview

On average Harlesden has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harlesden is £56,580 per year. There are 6 schools in Harlesden: 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 is home to around 13,578 people, with a population density of about 13,118.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Harlesden Population
13,578
Population density
13,118.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
55.38(+106%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.28(+52%)
Shoplifting
15.02(+50%)
Other theft
12.37(+8%)
Drugs
12(+94%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,391
17.61%
Other White
2,188
16.11%
African
2,090
15.39%
Caribbean
1,538
11.32%
Other Asian
942
6.94%
Total population: 13,581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,829
35.49%
No qualifications
2,642
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,362
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,027
9.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,026
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 10,789

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,179
39.35%
Other social rented
1,388
25.06%
Owns with a mortgage
670
12.1%
Owns outright
560
10.11%
Social rents from council
533
9.62%
Total households: 5,538

Property prices in Harlesden

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £542,000 in Harlesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harlesden 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats35£410,000£6,024
Semi-Detached6£647,500£7,454
Terraced20£787,160£6,373

10 years median price trend in Harlesden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden.

All postcodes in Harlesden

NW104EX

Harlesden Gardens

NW108TU

Acton Lane

NW105TU

Bramston Road

NW269LQ

Station Road

NW105YD

Ancona Road

NW104NA

High Street

NW104HP

Springwell Avenue

NW269SN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105XP

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW108TT

Acton Lane

NW269NB

Station Road

NW108AT

Minet Avenue

NW105XU

Radcliffe Avenue

NW269ND

Station Road

NW104RR

Buckingham Road

NW104QG

Furness Road

NW104SJ

High Street

NW269LX

Station Road

NW269SZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JE

Park Parade

NW105NA

Harrow Road

NW104SP

High Street

NW104JQ

Park Parade

NW103BL

Haycroft Gardens

NW269TH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269SW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269QP

Station Road

NW106WT

Station Road

NW109AR

Greenhill Park

NW269NS

Station Road

NW105RF

Station Road

NW104JH

Park Parade

NW104AT

St Marys Road

NW105YR

Palermo Road

NW108UE

Greenhill Road

NW104RP

Buckingham Road

NW104RB

Clifton Road

NW105GF

Station Road

NW104TE

High Street

NW269NG

Station Road

NW104JG

Park Parade

NW104QD

Furness Road

NW105YJ

Odessa Road

NW108AE

Bramshill Road

NW103SF

Dairy Close

NW105YS

Palermo Road

NW104UX

Station Road

NW104PL

Leghorn Road

NW104UG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104PN

Leghorn Road

NW109AX

Nicoll Road

NW104RG

Nightingale Road

NW105NF

Harrow Road

NW104HJ

Sellons Avenue

NW109AE

Greenhill Park

NW104AP

St Marys Road

NW269TL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104NS

High Street

NW108AX

Harley Road

NW104QA

Rucklidge Avenue

NW105UF

Cardinal Hinsley Close

NW104TS

High Street

NW104PP

Furness Road

NW104TL

High Street Harlesden

NW108AJ

Minet Avenue

NW269TG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105YB

Ancona Road

NW108UA

Baker Road

NW108WH

Station Road

NW269SP

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104ED

St Johns Avenue

NW104AE

Craven Park Road

NW104BE

Charlton Road

NW104QJ

Spezia Road

NW104QE

Furness Road

NW104HA

Harlesden Gardens

NW104DY

Burns Road

NW103TU

Longstone Avenue

NW108YW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103RR

Harlesden Road

NW108TY

Baker Road

NW104PT

Willows Terrace

NW108SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW109DY

Jubilee Close

NW104UU

Honeywood Road

NW104DR

Crownhill Road

NW269TF

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HT

Park Parade

NW104NX

High Street Harlesden

NW269RU

Station Road

NW109DW

Jubilee Close

NW104ST

High Street

NW103TS

Longstone Avenue

NW108AB

Caple Road

NW269HP

Station Road

NW109AA

Nicoll Road

NW104AR

St Mary's Road

NW105XR

Wrottesley Road

NW104SD

Tubbs Road

NW104QB

Rucklidge Avenue

Data Sources

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