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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

NW109AN

Greenhill Park

NW104UG

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104DP

Crownhill Road

NW269LE

Station Road

NW108SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HT

Park Parade

NW104AN

St Marys Road

NW108AJ

Minet Avenue

NW269QQ

Harley Road

NW105RF

Station Road

NW104DX

Burns Road

NW104HP

Springwell Avenue

NW105NF

Harrow Road

NW105TS

Wrottesley Road

NW108AU

Minet Avenue

NW109DX

Jubilee Close

NW109DY

Jubilee Close

NW269ND

Station Road

NW269TF

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104NG

High Street Harlesden

NW104TL

High Street Harlesden

NW104PR

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104QA

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104TD

High Street

NW105NA

Harrow Road

NW105TY

Wrottesley Road

NW269SY

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269NB

Station Road

NW269SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104DR

Crownhill Road

NW104BF

Challenge Close

NW104EY

Harlesden Gardens

NW104HB

Harlesden Gardens

NW104HN

Springwell Avenue

NW104JD

Park Parade

NW104LS

High Street

NW105YH

Odessa Road

NW108AH

Minet Avenue

NW108AX

Harley Road

NW108TR

Manor Parade

NW269SS

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108UU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW269LX

Station Road

NW103BL

Haycroft Gardens

NW104PJ

Leghorn Road

NW104UP

Station Road

NW104AU

St Mary's Road

NW104AB

Craven Park Road

NW104AP

St Marys Road

NW104EX

Harlesden Gardens

NW104QD

Furness Road

NW105XP

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW108BA

Harley Road

NW269QP

Station Road

NW269LQ

Station Road

NW269QG

Station Road

NW104NA

High Street

NW104PG

Leghorn Road

NW104QX

Tubbs Road

NW105XN

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW108UE

Greenhill Road

NW109AX

Nicoll Road

NW109DZ

Jubilee Close

NW104EQ

Crownhill Road

NW269SJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104RU

Wendover Road

NW104LT

High Street

NW104NJ

High Street

NW104RP

Buckingham Road

NW105UF

Cardinal Hinsley Close

NW105YB

Ancona Road

NW105YR

Palermo Road

NW108AT

Minet Avenue

NW108TS

Acton Lane

NW269HL

Station Road

NW103AQ

Harlesden Road

NW108WH

Station Road

NW104DY

Burns Road

NW104EA

Crownhill Road

NW104HG

Sellons Avenue

NW104NB

Tavistock Road

NW104PN

Leghorn Road

NW104UX

Station Road

NW105YS

Palermo Road

NW103TU

Longstone Avenue

NW104EP

Crownhill Road

NW104SD

Tubbs Road

NW104JR

Manor Park Road

NW104SB

Tubbs Road

NW104TE

High Street

NW105XR

Wrottesley Road

NW105XU

Radcliffe Avenue

NW105YD

Ancona Road

NW108SE

Craven Park Road

NW269TL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BL

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104EJ

St Johns Avenue

NW104RE

Tubbs Road

NW104RH

Nightingale Road

NW108BD

Harley Villas

Data Sources

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