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Harrow

England / London / Harrow

About

Harrow is a district in northwest London, known for its mix of residential areas, green spaces, and commercial hubs. The area includes Harrow town centre, which features shopping facilities, restaurants, and transport links, including the Metropolitan line. Harrow School, one of the UK's most famous private schools, is located here, adding a historic element to the area.

The district offers a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to different lifestyles. Open spaces like Harrow Recreation Ground and Roxeth Recreation Ground provide leisure opportunities. Harrow also has good transport connections, making it accessible to central London and surrounding areas. The area balances urban convenience with quieter suburban pockets.

Area overview

On average Harrow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harrow is £60,194 per year. There are 75 schools in Harrow: 41 primary (10 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 13 secondary (5 Outstanding and 6 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Harrow Population
261,203
Population density
5,175.4 per km²

Demographics

Indian
74,744
28.62%
British
53,567
20.51%
Other White
34,458
13.19%
Other Asian
28,540
10.93%
Other
12,597
4.82%
Total population: 261,205

Housing

Owns outright
26,947
30.06%
Owns with a mortgage
25,743
28.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
24,354
27.17%
Social rents from council
4,977
5.55%
Other social rented
4,321
4.82%
Total households: 89,642

Property prices in Harrow

Based on 1,460 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Harrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,250 up to £3,175,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached152£976,250
Flats491£350,000
Semi-Detached510£640,000
Terraced307£560,000

10 years price trend in Harrow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.