Harrow on the Hill is a historic, hilltop ward in the London Borough of Harrow, marked by a prominent conservation area and the spire of St Mary's Church that has dominated the skyline for centuries. The area grew from a medieval village and is best known for the grand buildings and traditions of Harrow School, whose architecture and ceremonial life give the ward a distinctly historic and collegiate feel, with fine views across London.
Today the ward mixes affluent residential streets with a few independent shops, cafés and restaurants around the hill and nearby town centre, and benefits from good commuter links via Harrow-on-the-Hill station on the Metropolitan line. Conservation protections, school events and a steady stream of visitors interested in architecture and history help keep the area culturally lively while retaining its village-like atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Harrow on the Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Islington 9.9 miles16 km
- City of Westminster 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Bexley 22 miles35.4 km
- Luton 23 miles37 km
- Sutton 16 miles25.8 km
- Croydon 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Slough 12 miles19.4 km
- Harrow 1.8 miles2.8 km
- High Wycombe 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Watford 7 miles11.3 km
- Woking 20.7 miles33.4 km
Neighbouring places
- West Harrow Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Northwick Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- North Greenford Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Greenhill Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Sudbury Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Roxeth Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Roxbourne Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Marlborough Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- North Harrow Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Rayners Lane Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kenton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Harrow Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
Example postcodes in Harrow on the Hill
HA1 3EZ, HA2 0BY, HA2 0HG, HA2 0YL, HA2 0WT, HA1 3RT, HA1 3QG, HA1 3LS, HA1 3AR … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 8.4 miles13.6 km
- London City Airport 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Sudbury Hill Harrow Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hotels near Harrow on the Hill Ad
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- The Drayton Court Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hilton London Wembley 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Novotel London Wembley 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Brent Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ark Wembley 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Eurotraveller Hotel-Premier Harrow 3 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Park Plaza London, Park Royal 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Pillar Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 6.2 miles9.9 km
Schools in Harrow on the Hill
- Harrow School Independent - secondary
- Orley Farm School Independent - all ages
- Roxeth Primary School Primary
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Dominic's Sixth Form College Further education
- St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- The John Lyon School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Swakeleys House Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Church Road Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Burlington Gardens Shopping centre 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Osterley House Country house 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Griffin Park Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Uxbridge College College 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Loftus Road Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km