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Harrow

Built-up area in Harrow, England

Coordinates:51.594, -0.336
OS grid ref:TQ 15 89
Population:149,246
Dialling code: 01923 (Watford)

Harrow is a large suburban area in northwest London, historically part of Middlesex, centred on the chalk ridge of Harrow-on-the-Hill whose church and old streets give a village-like character. The famous Harrow School sits on the hill and the wider borough blends leafy residential neighbourhoods with busy town centres such as Harrow & Wealdstone.

Well connected by the Metropolitan line and National Rail services into central London, Harrow has a diverse population with strong South Asian communities reflected in its shops and restaurants, plus cultural venues like Harrow Arts Centre. The local economy mixes retail, education and small businesses, and there are plenty of parks and community events that give it a suburban yet cosmopolitan feel.

Postcode districts covering Harrow

HA1, HA2, HA3, HA4, HA5, HA7, HA8, NW9, UB5, UB6, WD23

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 9.9 miles16 km
  • Airport London City Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
  • Railway station Harrow & Wealdstone Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
  • Railway station Harrow-on-the-Hill Station 1 mile1.6 km

Local points of interest

  • Wembley Stadium Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
  • Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
  • Vicarage Road Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
  • Barnet Copthall Stadium 4.9 miles7.8 km
  • Brent Cross Shopping Centre Mall 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Swakeleys House Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Uxbridge College College 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Church Road Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Burlington Gardens Mall 6.7 miles10.7 km
  • Park Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Underhill Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km

Example postcodes in Harrow