Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

COLLEGE ROAD, HA1 1GW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1GW 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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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

HA1 1GW is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

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

HA1 1GW 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £442k, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HA1 1GW 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 1GW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 417,990

52 sales · Mean £ 423,367

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

Crime rates near HA1 1GW are high at 177 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
Shoplifting262
Theft from the person207
Other theft145

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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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 pupils1.1 km
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Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery

Good792 pupils1.3 km
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Roxeth Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Fourmays News0.8 km
  • Diya Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Madina Supermarket0.8 km
  • Brasileiro Meat and Grocery0.6 km
  • Butcher-Macelarie0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
  • Greenland Market (Arya)0.9 km
  • Northwest Market0.3 km
  • Kabul-Beirut Supermarket & Halal0.6 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Sports Hall & Swimming Pool0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Cobb's0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 53 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • SKVP0.8 km
  • Amare Friends0.3 km
  • Every Fish Bar0.5 km
  • La Varutu0.3 km
  • Pret a Manger0.2 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Harrow Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Kings Snooker Club0.1 km
  • O'Neill's PH0.1 km
  • Trinity0.1 km
  • Student Union (Bars (x2) & Shop)0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Gayton Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge Harrow0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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