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HA1 3DB

Bessborough Road

Harrow on the Hill

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Overview

Postcode HA1 3DB is located in a major urban area, within the Harrow on the Hill ward of Harrow in the London region, and forms part of the Greenhill South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 368.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenhill South is £75,266 per year. The nearest station is Harrow-On-The-Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Church Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
368
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Greenhill South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greenhill South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 368.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Greenhill South is £75,266 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from HA1 3DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenhill South near HA1 3DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Harrow-On-The-Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA1 3DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Harrow-On-The-Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Harrow-On-The-Hill
0.3 mi

5

Harrow-on-the-Hill

Chiltern Railways, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Harrow-on-the-Hill
0.5 mi

5

West Harrow

Metropolitan

Walking directions to West Harrow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA1 3DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChurch FieldsMediumWalking directions to Church Fields
0.3 miThe Grove Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to The Grove Open Space
0.3 miLowlands Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lowlands Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
2,519 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
165.51(+516%)
Shoplifting
121.93(+1121%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.7(+224%)
Theft from the person
81.66(+771%)
Other theft
47.24(+313%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
38.7%
Indian
67
25.67%
Other White
33
12.64%
African
10
3.83%
Arab
10
3.83%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
66.67%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.33%
No qualifications
14
6.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
36.44%
Owns outright
39
33.05%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.19%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Harrow on the Hill

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£522
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £625K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £522 per square foot) in Harrow on the Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,393 up to £1,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harrow on the Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,400,000£688
Semi-Detached6£632,500£587
Terraced11£605,000£590
Flats30£364,000£502

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harrow on the Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrow on the Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£740,000£391,025£609,750£480,000
2017£972,590£423,750£550,000£501,500
2018£937,500£400,000£697,500£478,750
2019£905,000£330,000£500,000£511,500
2020£1,180,000£392,500£585,000£560,000
2021£1,155,000£401,000£615,000£513,639
2022£902,250£438,750£605,000£517,500
2023£1,265,000£365,000£712,240£553,000
2024£1,245,000£320,000£645,000£475,500
2025£1,092,500£350,000£625,000£545,000
2026£1,400,000£367,750£511,500£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrow on the Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrow on the Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£529£529£468£722
2017£586£556£525£644
2018£511£580£475£500
2019£537£516£480£555
2020£559£487£563£575
2021£563£503£529£598
2022£630£526£617£668
2023£758£550£552£639
2024£624£508£534£585
2025£599£482£599£656
2026£688£504£708£663
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrow on the Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harrow on the Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA1 3DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA1 3DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20259, Kingsfield Road, Harrow, HA1 3DDTerracedFreehold£610,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 26, 2, Roxborough Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3BUFlatsLeasehold£395,000
30 May 2025Flat 5, 2, Roxborough Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3BUFlatsLeasehold£250,000
15 Jan 20262, Little Court, Roxborough Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3BXFlatsLeasehold£365,000
11 Sept 202515, Roxborough Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3BTTerracedFreehold£790,000

Schools

In the HA1 3DB postcode area, located within Greenhill South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA1 3DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Jubilee AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe John Lyon SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA1 3DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA1 3DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Petrol ForecourtBessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3XDWalking directions to M&S Petrol Forecourt
0.3 miJessey's26 Lowlands Road, Harrow, HA1 3ATWalking directions to Jessey's
0.3 miHappy SuperstoreBowen Road, Harrow, HA1 4DGWalking directions to Happy Superstore
0.3 miMorrisons19 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4FRWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miVilkis am2pmBowen Road, Harrow, HA1 4DEWalking directions to Vilkis am2pm

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harrow district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,185
Band H£5,022

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HA1 3DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Ojo

Harrow on the Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ellé Betsy Sophia Goodwin-Freeman

Harrow on the Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gareth Thomas

Harrow West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHarrowE09000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarrow WestE14001271
WardHarrow on the HillE05013547
ParishHarrow, unparished areaE43000205
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greenhill SouthE02000455
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrow 023CE01002129
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA1 3DB

Is HA1 3DB (Greenhill South) safe?

The area around HA1 3DB records about 368 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HA1 3DB?

The median sale price around HA1 3DB in Greenhill South is £420,000 (about £522 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA1 3DB?

There are 18 schools close to HA1 3DB, including St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), The Jubilee Academy (Outstanding) and The John Lyon School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA1 3DB?

The closest station to HA1 3DB is Harrow-On-The-Hill, about 528 m away.

How deprived is the area around HA1 3DB?

HA1 3DB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA1 3DB (Greenhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harrow West covering HA1 3DB is Gareth Thomas (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Ojo (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ellé Betsy Sophia Goodwin-Freeman (Conservative and Unionist Party).