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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 129 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
129
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
53.17(+100%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.72(+57%)
Shoplifting
15.32(+51%)
Other theft
12.37(+6%)
Drugs
11.64(+91%)
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 £575,000 in Harlesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,721,000.

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
Flats31£415,000
Semi-Detached4£717,500
Terraced26£755,660

10 years median price trend in Harlesden

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

All postcodes in Harlesden

NW269RR

Station Road

NW104EJ

St Johns Avenue

NW104RE

Tubbs Road

NW108BD

Harley Villas

NW108UB

Cecil Road

NW104JW

Manor Park Road

NW104NE

High Street

NW109AL

Greenhill Park

NW269NE

Station Road

NW103SP

Harlesden Road

NW104RA

Tubbs Road

NW105XS

Radcliffe Avenue

NW108AL

Fairlight Avenue

NW108AP

Minet Avenue

NW108UD

Greenhill Road

NW103RZ

Harlesden Road

NW104BB

Charlton Road

NW104EB

Crownhill Road

NW269PL

Station Road

NW105YE

Wrottesley Road

NW109AA

Nicoll Road

NW109DW

Jubilee Close

NW104PL

Leghorn Road

NW108AR

Minet Avenue

NW269GZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103RJ

Dairy Close

NW104TS

High Street

NW109AG

Connaught Road

NW104AS

St Marys Road

NW104HE

Crownhill Road

NW104JB

Park Parade

NW104SL

High Street

NW109ZG

Station Road

NW269GE

Station Road

NW269TH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW105NB

Harrow Road

NW269TN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104WS

Station Road

NW108UT

Acton Lane

NW269HP

Station Road

NW269SP

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW108SJ

New Crescent Yard

NW104NX

High Street Harlesden

NW104PE

Leghorn Road

NW104RB

Clifton Road

NW104RS

Nightingale Road

NW104AA

Crownhill Road

NW104BG

Bolton Road

NW104LR

High Street

NW104UA

Station Road

NW108AE

Bramshill Road

NW108UX

Acton Lane

NW104JT

Manor Park Road

NW104ND

Tavistock Road

NW109AH

Connaught Road

NW104DS

Crownhill Road

NW104QH

Furness Road

NW103BD

Longstone Avenue

NW103TS

Longstone Avenue

NW104AR

St Mary's Road

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

NW109AB

Nicoll Road

NW269HW

Station Road

NW269RU

Station Road

NW104QE

Furness Road

NW104RL

Buckingham Road

NW108AN

Fairlight Avenue

NW108AS

Minet Gardens

NW269SN

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104BE

Charlton Road

NW104RN

Buckingham Mews

NW269RG

Station Road

NW269SW

Harlesden & Kensal Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.