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Harlesden

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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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 in Harlesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,600,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£774,660
Flats34£410,000
Semi-Detached6£662,500

10 years median price trend in Harlesden

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

All postcodes in Harlesden

NW104BD

Charlton Road

NW104EE

St Johns Avenue

NW104SJ

High Street

NW104TR

High Street

NW105YT

Furness Road

NW108UQ

St Albans Road

NW104AX

St Marys Road

NW104HL

Sellons Avenue

NW105XY

Wrottesley Road

NW105YJ

Odessa Road

NW108BB

Harley Road

NW103SF

Dairy Close

NW103RQ

Harlesden Road

NW104PP

Furness Road

NW104PS

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104QB

Rucklidge Avenue

NW105YP

Palermo Road

NW269TJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269NG

Station Road

NW269NS

Station Road

NW269SW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269TG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103TX

Longstone Avenue

NW103UL

Longstone Avenue

NW104LX

High Street

NW104UR

Ranelagh Road

NW105YL

Wrottesley Road

NW269JU

Station Road

NW269FX

Station Road

NW269GH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103RN

Harlesden Road

NW269GY

Station Road

NW108YW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BA

Charlton Road

NW104EN

Drayton Road

NW104HJ

Sellons Avenue

NW104PH

Leghorn Road

NW104SP

High Street

NW104UQ

Avenue Road

NW105TU

Bramston Road

NW108TX

Acton Lane

NW109AP

Greenhill Park

NW103AZ

Longstone Avenue

NW103RL

Longstone Avenue

NW104AL

St Marys Road

NW104AT

St Marys Road

NW104DT

Burns Road

NW104DU

Burns Road

NW104JJ

Manor Park Road

NW104ST

High Street

NW108UA

Baker Road

NW109AR

Greenhill Park

NW269NY

Station Road

NW104JQ

Park Parade

NW269RH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JY

Manor Park Road

NW104RG

Nightingale Road

NW103SL

Harlesden Road

NW104NS

High Street

NW104QG

Furness Road

NW108AB

Caple Road

NW108AG

Bramshill Road

NW108SG

Library Parade

NW109AE

Greenhill Park

NW109AJ

Connaught Road

NW269SU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104AD

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW100DZ

Station Road

NW103RR

Harlesden Road

NW104ED

St Johns Avenue

NW104JE

Park Parade

NW104JG

Park Parade

NW104NT

High Street

NW104RX

Wendover Road

NW104SA

Nightingale Road

NW104UU

Honeywood Road

NW269LZ

Station Road

NW106WT

Station Road

NW104PT

Willows Terrace

NW104RJ

Buckingham Road

NW104RT

Wendover Road

NW105ND

Harrow Road

NW105TT

Wrottesley Road

NW269SZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HD

Crownhill Road

NW269JY

Station Road

NW104AE

Craven Park Road

NW104AY

St Marys Road

NW104HH

Sellons Avenue

NW104QJ

Spezia Road

NW108AY

Harley Road

NW108TT

Acton Lane

NW104DL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JP

Manor Park Road

NW104SY

High Street

NW104UJ

Station Road

NW104UT

Ranelagh Road

NW105YA

Ancona Road

NW105YN

Palermo Road

NW108TU

Acton Lane

Data Sources

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