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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

NW104NB

Tavistock Road

NW105ND

Harrow Road

NW100DZ

Station Road

NW104DP

Crownhill Road

NW104EH

Ashdon Road

NW105TS

Wrottesley Road

NW104BD

Charlton Road

NW104UR

Ranelagh Road

NW104NJ

High Street

NW104HH

Sellons Avenue

NW104NE

High Street

NW269SJ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW103BA

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104PH

Leghorn Road

NW108AG

Bramshill Road

NW104EN

Drayton Road

NW104UP

Station Road

NW103RL

Longstone Avenue

NW269NY

Station Road

NW269SB

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104EY

Harlesden Gardens

NW104JP

Manor Park Road

NW104EP

Crownhill Road

NW104LT

High Street

NW105NB

Harrow Road

NW269GZ

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HD

Crownhill Road

NW103RZ

Harlesden Road

NW109AJ

Connaught Road

NW103SP

Harlesden Road

NW104RT

Wendover Road

NW269JU

Station Road

NW104DU

Burns Road

NW105YL

Wrottesley Road

NW104HE

Crownhill Road

NW103AZ

Longstone Avenue

NW104RA

Tubbs Road

NW104UT

Ranelagh Road

NW104RH

Nightingale Road

NW108BA

Harley Road

NW104LS

High Street

NW108SJ

New Crescent Yard

NW108UB

Cecil Road

NW103BD

Longstone Avenue

NW269GE

Station Road

NW104JR

Manor Park Road

NW104BA

Charlton Road

NW104DT

Burns Road

NW108AS

Minet Gardens

NW108UX

Acton Lane

NW104RN

Buckingham Mews

NW104EB

Crownhill Road

NW109AL

Greenhill Park

NW108AU

Minet Avenue

NW104AY

St Marys Road

NW104AU

St Mary's Road

NW103RQ

Harlesden Road

NW104ND

Tavistock Road

NW269SS

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104HN

Springwell Avenue

NW109DZ

Jubilee Close

NW103AQ

Harlesden Road

NW269SU

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104NG

High Street Harlesden

NW104JJ

Manor Park Road

NW104UE

Station Road

NW269GH

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104JT

Manor Park Road

NW104LX

High Street

NW109AP

Greenhill Park

NW108AN

Fairlight Avenue

NW269NE

Station Road

NW104DL

Harlesden & Kensal Green

NW104UQ

Avenue Road

NW269HL

Station Road

NW104BG

Bolton Road

NW105YH

Odessa Road

NW103SL

Harlesden Road

NW104UA

Station Road

NW104AA

Crownhill Road

Data Sources

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