Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

489

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 61,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HA1 1BH 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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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 80% private renter occupancy, HA1 1BH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

HA1 1BH is a lively urban neighbourhood on College Road, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% 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 (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HA1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00184447 (shared with 16 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 1BH. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.7%
Asian / British Asian62.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near HA1 1BH are high at 180 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 behaviour535
Violence and sexual offences296
Shoplifting272
Theft from the person180
Other theft128

school Local Schools

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The Jubilee Academy

Good0 pupils0.2 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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Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School

Good338 pupils0.9 km
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Vaughan Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils0.9 km
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Harrow High School

Good964 pupils0.9 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils1.0 km
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Whitmore High School

Outstanding1684 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Fourmays News1.0 km
  • Diya Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Madina Supermarket1.0 km
  • Le Petit Cake Shop0.8 km
  • Tobacco Tavern0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • Northwest Market0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • SKVP1.0 km
  • Cheat Meals0.8 km
  • Flame Shawarma0.6 km
  • Hi Chai0.7 km
  • Mana'eesh-House0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Trinity0.5 km
  • The George0.7 km
  • Lokma Meze & Grill0.4 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Moon On The Hill0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Sports Hall & Swimming Pool0.9 km
  • Ammachi Idli & Dosa1.0 km
  • Crepes On the go0.6 km
  • Harrow High School Canteen0.9 km
  • Manoush Express LTD Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Harrow0.7 km
  • The Gayton Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrow-On-The-Hill0.3 km
  • Harrow & Wealdstone1.4 km
  • Kenton Station1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.4 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.4 km