Living in Harrow
Harrow is in London.
Harrow. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Harrow?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- Local authority
- Outer London
- Nation
- England
Harrow at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £520k (median of 6,213 sales across the built-up area)
What Harrow is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrow like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 63.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrow is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Harrow known for?
Harrow is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Harrow good for families?
Families in Harrow have 57 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 63.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrow is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Harrow likely to suit?
Harrow may suit people who value 57 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Harrow?
Schools here perform strongly. Harrow has 57 rated schools within reach.
Is Harrow a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 63.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrow is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Harrow?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Harrow?
Homes in Harrow typically sell for around £520k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 6,213 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Harrow?
Harrow is located in London, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.