HA1 1BQ is an active urban area on College Road, 0.1km from Harrow in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Greenhill ward and the Harrow West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HA1 1BQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HA1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00184443 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1BQ.
267
37
£ 61,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA1 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HA1 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA1 1BQ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HA1 1BQ are high at 204 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.
school Local Schools
The Jubilee Academy
Norbury School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School
Harrow High School
Marlborough Primary School
Vaughan Primary School
Whitmore High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Fourmays News0.9 km
- Diya Food and Wine0.9 km
- Madina Supermarket0.9 km
- Harrow Village Store0.7 km
- K7 Enterprises0.8 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
- Greenland Market (Arya)1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- SKVP0.9 km
- Cheat Meals0.6 km
- Flame Shawarma0.5 km
- Hi Chai0.6 km
- Mana'eesh-House0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- KFC0.2 km
- Taco Bell0.4 km
- Two Buns - The Better Burger0.2 km
- Ammachi Idli & Dosa0.9 km
- Crepes On the go0.5 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The George0.6 km
- Trinity0.4 km
- Lokma Meze & Grill0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.2 km
- The Moon On The Hill0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Harrow0.6 km
- The Gayton Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrow-On-The-Hill0.2 km
- Harrow & Wealdstone1.3 km
- Kenton Station1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station0.2 km
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HA11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence