London borough in England
| Coordinates: | 51.59, -0.34 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 15 89 |
Harrow is a suburban London borough in North West London, roughly ten miles from central London, centred on the hilltop village of Harrow-on-the-Hill. The hill is a local landmark with a historic core and the famous independent Harrow School, and the borough grew rapidly after the arrival of the Metropolitan line and other rail links such as Harrow & Wealdstone station, making it a commuter-friendly area with good views across the city.
Harrow mixes leafy suburbs and conservation areas like Pinner and Stanmore with busier urban centres in Wealdstone; it hosts museums such as Headstone Manor and a lively multicultural high‑street scene shaped by large South Asian and other communities. The local economy leans on retail, small businesses and public services, while the borough’s parks and community venues help sustain a strong neighbourhood feel despite its proximity to central London.