I’ve visited Harrow On The Hill so I can tell you all about it in my area guide. I dive into transport, crime, demographics and much more below.
About Harrow On The Hill
Harrow on the Hill is a vibrant suburban area in North West London.
It’s a bustling area where modernity meets heritage, famed for its prestigious Harrow School and rich history.
The streets are a lively blend of contemporary and traditional, with a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Amidst this urban energy, you’ll find pockets of country like feel in its lovely parks and green spaces.
The area is a cultural mosaic, reflecting the diverse and dynamic spirit of London, I’ll touch on that a bit more later.
Harrow On The Hill serves as a convenient and lively hub for both residents and visitors.
Let’s dig in to some of the specific aspects which make Harrow On The Hill an appealing place.
Harrow On The Hill Area Guide – Transport Links
The transport links in Harrow On The Hill are solid but nothing which blew me away.
Ultimately it has access to the London Underground which is great, but that access is somewhat limited.
Train and underground
The key transport hub in the area is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, which is served by the Metropolitan line of the London Underground.
This provides direct connections to Central London, including stops like Baker Street and King’s Cross St Pancras.
The station is also a part of the National Rail network, offering Chiltern Railways services to destinations like Aylesbury and Marylebone.
Busses
A comprehensive network of bus routes runs through Harrow on the Hill, connecting it to various parts of London.
Such routes covered include nearby areas such as Harrow town center, Wembley, and Heathrow Airport. These buses provide a convenient option for local travel as well as connections to broader areas.
The bus station is a busy affair mind you with a constant stream of services coming and going leading to a crowded area.
Road links
Harrow on the Hill is also accessible by road, with several major roads running through or near the area.
These are including the A404 and A312. These roads provide connections to the M25, M1, and M40 motorways.
This strong network facilitates travel to and from different parts of London and beyond.
Crime – Is Harrow On The Hill Safe?
Since I have been completing these area guides this is the first time somewhere has landed exactly in line with the London average.
The crime per resident in Harrow On The Hill is 95, exactly the same as Greater London as a whole.
This data is coming from Met Police figures and comparing it to census data.
Interestingly you could make the argument that due to the commercial area the actual crime levels will ‘feel’ lower.
This is due to the fact that shopping centres act almost like crime generators due to shoplifting, offences not seen in solely residential areas.
See places like Romford and Stratford as examples.
In terms of a trend over the year, you can see from our above chart that it is edging up. This is something for residents to bear in mind.
All things considered however Harrow On The Hill is a relatively safe place.
Harrow On The Hill House Prices
Property prices are in the medium to high range when compared to surrounding areas and wider London.
According to Rightmove the average price was of £551,689 over the last year.
Flats sold for an average price of £349,891. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £722,566.
Interestingly prices in Harrow On The Hill over the last year were 10% up on the previous year and 12% up on the 2021 peak of £490,820.
Harrow On The Hill Area Guide – Demographics
The demographics of Harrow On The Hill are similar to a number outer regions of London.
In terms of ethnic diversity, the area has seen significant changes over the years.
A report from Harrow Online noted that the percentage of White British people in the larger Harrow area decreased from 34.3% in 2011 to 25.9% in 2019.
This was while the Asian population increased from 43.2% to 50.3% during the same period.
This shift reflects in the vibrant business landscape of Harrow, with a mix of traditional shops and new businesses like artisanal bakeries and vegan restaurants
The country of birth statistics for Harrow on the Hill in 2021 indicate that 5,545 people were born in the UK.
This was followed by 2,336 from the Middle East & Asia, and 1,425 from the EU.
Religion-wise, Christians formed the largest group (4,353), followed by Hindus (1,746), Muslims (1,645), and smaller numbers of Sikhs, Buddhists, Jews, and those of other religions or no religion.
Is Harrow On The Hill A Nice Place To Live?
For me Harrow On The Hill is a middle of the road area in a lot of ways.
The transport links are ok, the house prices are ok, the shopping area is ok, the crime levels are ok.
I am sure you are catching my drift in that I was not blown away by it but at the same time it’s inoffensive.
I found Harrow On The Hill A nice place to be
Posh schools aside it is a nice area to invest, live and raise a family.
Spending time in and around the main commercial area I found it to be busy but serviceable, with lots of shops to choose from.
