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HA1 3DL

Bessborough Road

West Harrow

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Overview

Postcode HA1 3DL is located in a major urban area, within the West Harrow ward of Harrow in the London region, and forms part of the West Harrow area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Harrow is £79,134 per year. The nearest station is Harrow-On-The-Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harrow Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

West Harrow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Harrow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Harrow is £79,134 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from HA1 3DL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Harrow near HA1 3DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Harrow-On-The-Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA1 3DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Harrow-On-The-Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Harrow-On-The-Hill
0.2 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 3DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHarrow Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Harrow Recreation Ground
0.3 miChurch FieldsMediumWalking directions to Church Fields
0.3 miThe Grove Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to The Grove Open Space

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
8,865.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.3(-54%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.41(-66%)
Other theft
5.2(-55%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-60%)
Burglary
2.37(-57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
28.87%
Other White
67
19.94%
Indian
41
12.2%
Arab
31
9.23%
Other Asian
26
7.74%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
47.69%
No qualifications
51
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.05%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
44.36%
Owns outright
24
18.05%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.54%
Social rents from council
21
15.79%
Other social rented
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in West Harrow

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£557
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £575K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £557 per square foot) in West Harrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Harrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£575,000£611
Detached2£552,500£583
Terraced10£542,500£565
Flats18£264,000£477

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Harrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Harrow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£535,000£485,000
2017£324,000£545,000£500,000
2018£335,350£545,000£487,500
2019£249,500£481,250£464,000
2020£295,000£510,000£502,000
2021£325,000£575,000£525,000
2022£300,000£577,000£553,000
2023£322,500£601,000£537,000
2024£327,500£565,000£557,500
2025£264,000£530,000£538,500
2026£295,000£645,000£566,693
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Harrow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Harrow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£522£565£504
2017£518£537£481
2018£473£508£502
2019£478£491£500
2020£483£503£529
2021£543£525£528
2022£492£536£564
2023£512£559£539
2024£493£577£575
2025£461£572£537
2026£422£588£598
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Harrow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA1 3DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA1 3DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2025Flat 36, Grovewood Apartments, 39, Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3BSFlatsLeasehold£482,500
07 Oct 2025The Lower Maisonette, 16, Butler Avenue, Harrow, HA1 4EHFlatsLeasehold£470,000
03 Jul 202514A, Butler Avenue, Harrow, HA1 4EHFlatsLeasehold£491,500
16 Jan 20263, Grace House, Harrovian Business Village, Harrow, HA1 3EXOtherFreehold£930,000
28 Mar 20259, Vaughan Road, Harrow, HA1 4DPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£351,000

Schools

In the HA1 3DL postcode area, located within West Harrow, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA1 3DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Jubilee AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryNorbury SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA1 3DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&S Petrol ForecourtBessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3XDWalking directions to M&S Petrol Forecourt
0.1 miMorrisons19 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4FRWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miJessey's26 Lowlands Road, Harrow, HA1 3ATWalking directions to Jessey's
0.3 miLidlClarendon Road, Harrow, HA1 1BDWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miGreenhill Food & WineSpringfield Road, Harrow, HA1 1PYWalking directions to Greenhill Food & Wine

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 3DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Williams

West Harrow - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sarah Butterworth

West Harrow - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gareth Thomas

Harrow West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHarrowE09000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarrow WestE14001271
WardWest HarrowE05013563
ParishHarrow, unparished areaE43000205
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West HarrowE02000456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrow 024AE01002237
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA1 3DL

Is HA1 3DL (West Harrow) safe?

The area around HA1 3DL records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HA1 3DL?

The median sale price around HA1 3DL in West Harrow is £495,000 (about £557 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA1 3DL?

There are 17 schools close to HA1 3DL, including The Jubilee Academy (Outstanding), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Norbury School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA1 3DL?

The closest station to HA1 3DL is Harrow-On-The-Hill, about 382 m away.

How deprived is the area around HA1 3DL?

HA1 3DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA1 3DL (West Harrow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harrow West covering HA1 3DL is Gareth Thomas (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mike Williams (Labour Party) and Sarah Butterworth (Labour Party).