Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

387

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 61,600 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HA1 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. HA1 1BD combines 73% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HA1 1BD is a lively urban neighbourhood on College Road, 0.1km from Harrow in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Greenhill ward and the Harrow West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (183 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HA1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00184427 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA1 1BD. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.6%
Asian / British Asian59.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HA1 1BD are high at 183 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour551
Violence and sexual offences372
Shoplifting263
Theft from the person208
Other theft148

school Local Schools

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The Jubilee Academy

Good0 pupils0.1 km
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Norbury School

Good657 pupils0.4 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.5 km
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Harrow High School

Good964 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School

Good338 pupils0.7 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils1.0 km
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Vaughan Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.2 km
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Roxeth Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Fourmays News0.9 km
  • Diya Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Madina Supermarket0.9 km
  • Brasileiro Meat and Grocery0.6 km
  • Butcher-Macelarie0.4 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
  • Greenland Market (Arya)1.0 km
  • Northwest Market0.3 km
  • Kabul-Beirut Supermarket & Halal0.6 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Harrow School (Independent)1.0 km
  • Sports Hall & Swimming Pool0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Cobb's0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • SKVP0.9 km
  • Amare Friends0.4 km
  • Every Fish Bar0.5 km
  • La Varutu0.4 km
  • Pret a Manger0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Harrow Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Kings Snooker Club0.2 km
  • O'Neill's PH0.2 km
  • Trinity0.2 km
  • Harrow School Staff Sports Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Gayton Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Harrow0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrow-On-The-Hill0.1 km
  • Harrow & Wealdstone1.3 km
  • Kenton Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 km