Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1GU House Prices & Local Information

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

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

113

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HA1 1GU 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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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in HA1 1GU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

HA1 1GU is an active urban area on College Road, 0.2km from Harrow in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Greenhill ward and the Harrow West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HA1 1GU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.

Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HA1 1GU are sourced from Output Area E00184520 (shared with 7 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 1GU. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.7%
Asian / British Asian32.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.1%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 168,253

21 sales · Mean £ 171,471

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

Crime rates near HA1 1GU are high at 209 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 behaviour529
Violence and sexual offences359
Shoplifting243
Theft from the person206
Other theft134

school Local Schools

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The Jubilee Academy

Good0 pupils0.3 km
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Harrow High School

Good964 pupils0.5 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.5 km
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Norbury School

Good657 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School

Good338 pupils0.7 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils1.1 km
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Roxeth Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery

Good792 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Harrow School (Independent)1.0 km
  • Sports Hall & Swimming Pool0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Cobb's0.7 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Brasileiro Meat and Grocery0.6 km
  • Butcher-Macelarie0.3 km
  • Daily Food0.5 km
  • Ducat0.3 km
  • Fresha Foods0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Harrow Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Kings Snooker Club0.1 km
  • O'Neill's PH0.2 km
  • Lokma Meze & Grill0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Northwest Market0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Amare Friends0.3 km
  • Every Fish Bar0.5 km
  • La Varutu0.3 km
  • Pret a Manger0.3 km
  • Wok & Go0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrow-On-The-Hill0.1 km
  • Kenton Station1.2 km
  • Harrow & Wealdstone1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.2 km
  • Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station0.2 km