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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

NW104HB

Harlesden Gardens

NW269RH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108TR

Manor Parade

NW105XN

Cholmondeley Avenue

NW269JY

Station Road

NW108BB

Harley Road

NW105TT

Wrottesley Road

NW105XY

Wrottesley Road

NW108SG

Library Parade

NW108UU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW109AH

Connaught Road

NW104AS

St Marys Road

NW108UT

Acton Lane

NW108UQ

St Albans Road

NW104EA

Crownhill Road

NW104BL

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104UJ

Station Road

NW108AL

Fairlight Avenue

NW109AB

Nicoll Road

NW104JW

Manor Park Road

NW103RN

Harlesden Road

NW109DX

Jubilee Close

NW108AH

Minet Avenue

NW104HL

Sellons Avenue

NW269RR

Station Road

NW108AR

Minet Avenue

NW108TX

Acton Lane

NW104BF

Challenge Close

NW103UL

Longstone Avenue

NW104PS

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104AN

St Marys Road

NW105YP

Palermo Road

NW104JU

Manor Park Road

NW105YT

Furness Road

NW103TX

Longstone Avenue

NW269QQ

Harley Road

NW104DX

Burns Road

NW104EG

St Johns Avenue

NW104AL

St Marys Road

NW105YA

Ancona Road

NW269TN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW109AG

Connaught Road

NW105TY

Wrottesley Road

NW269LE

Station Road

NW104RX

Wendover Road

NW104SB

Tubbs Road

NW105YE

Wrottesley Road

NW104QX

Tubbs Road

NW104AD

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BB

Charlton Road

NW108BD

Harley Villas

NW108AY

Harley Road

NW108UD

Greenhill Road

NW104PR

Rucklidge Avenue

NW104QH

Furness Road

NW108SE

Craven Park Road

NW109AN

Greenhill Park

NW104LR

High Street

NW104RJ

Buckingham Road

NW269RG

Station Road

NW269HW

Station Road

NW269PL

Station Road

NW104HG

Sellons Avenue

NW104TD

High Street

NW105YN

Palermo Road

NW104UB

Station Road

NW104WS

Station Road

NW104TR

High Street

NW105XS

Radcliffe Avenue

NW108AP

Minet Avenue

NW104JB

Park Parade

NW104PG

Leghorn Road

NW269NF

Station Road

NW104RS

Nightingale Road

NW269SY

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104AB

Craven Park Road

NW104EJ

St Johns Avenue

NW104DS

Crownhill Road

NW104AX

St Marys Road

NW104JY

Manor Park Road

NW104NT

High Street

NW269TJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104EQ

Crownhill Road

NW104RL

Buckingham Road

NW104RE

Tubbs Road

NW109ZG

Station Road

NW108TS

Acton Lane

NW103RJ

Dairy Close

NW104SY

High Street

NW104RU

Wendover Road

NW269FX

Station Road

NW104JD

Park Parade

NW269GY

Station Road

NW269QG

Station Road

NW104SL

High Street

NW104EE

St Johns Avenue

NW104SA

Nightingale Road

NW269LZ

Station Road

NW104PJ

Leghorn Road

NW104PE

Leghorn Road

Data Sources

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