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West Harrow

About

West Harrow ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Harrow, centred around the busy crossroads of West Harrow station. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semi-detached housing and later apartment developments. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along the High Street, which provides local shops and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the former Granada Cinema, a distinctive 1930s building that has been repurposed as a gym. The ward is well-connected by the Metropolitan line, offering direct transport into central London. Public green space includes the small but popular Roxeth Recreation Ground, which serves as a focal point for local sports and leisure.

Area overview

On average West Harrow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Harrow is £78,178 per year. There are 2 schools in West Harrow: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. West Harrow is home to around 10,363 people, with a population density of about 8,804.6 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

West Harrow Population

10,363

Population density

8,804.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.16(+13%)

Anti-social behaviour

29.14(+9%)

Vehicle crime

7.24(-25%)

Other theft

6.85(-41%)

Public order

5.6(-16%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,365

22.82%

Indian

1,734

16.73%

Other Asian

1,444

13.94%

Other White

1,403

13.54%

African

646

6.23%

Total population: 10,362

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,731

44.65%

No qualifications

1,282

15.34%

Level 3 (A level)

1,216

14.55%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

890

10.65%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

711

8.51%

Total 16+ residents: 8,357

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,075

29.99%

Owns with a mortgage

990

27.62%

Owns outright

890

24.83%

Other social rented

269

7.51%

Social rents from council

195

5.44%

Total households: 3,584

Property prices in West Harrow

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in West Harrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £978,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 West Harrow over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£625,000	£625,000	£625,000	£625,000	£625,000
Flats	12	£331,500	£140,250	£254,750	£351,250	£479,675
Semi-Detached	15	£525,000	£262,599	£507,500	£592,500	£815,050
Terraced	17	£537,000	£427,250	£520,000	£625,000	£796,800

10 years median price trend in West Harrow

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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