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 miles
- Islington 9.9 miles
- City of Westminster 8.4 miles
- Bexley 22 miles
- Luton 23 miles
- Sutton 16 miles
- Croydon 18.1 miles
- Slough 12 miles
- Harrow 1.8 miles
- High Wycombe 18.2 miles
- Watford 7 miles
- Woking 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Harrow Ward 0.8 miles
- Northwick Park Ward 0.9 miles
- North Greenford Ward 1 mile
- Greenhill Ward 1.1 miles
- Sudbury Ward 1.2 miles
- Roxeth Ward 1.3 miles
- Roxbourne Ward 1.4 miles
- Marlborough Ward 1.4 miles
- North Harrow Ward 1.5 miles
- Rayners Lane Ward 1.6 miles
- Kenton Ward 1.7 miles
- Harrow Built-up area 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Harrow on the Hill
HA1 3BS, HA1 3YR, HA1 3HQ, HA2 0NH, HA1 3PQ, HA1 3DW, HA1 3EU, HA1 3HN, HA1 3BF … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 8.4 miles
- London City Airport 17.4 miles
- Sudbury Hill Harrow Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Harrow-on-the-Hill Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Harrow on the Hill Ad
- Eurotraveller Hotel Premier @ Harrow 3 0.4 miles
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 3 miles
- Hilton London Wembley 4 2.5 miles
- Novotel London Wembley Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- The Drayton Court Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn London Harrow 3 1.3 miles
- Bridge Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Wembley Park Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- OYO The Green Man Pub And Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Tudor Lodge Hotel 2.9 miles
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 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.8 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.9 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 4.9 miles
- Church Road Stadium 5.2 miles
- Burlington Gardens Shopping centre 5.2 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 5.5 miles
- Osterley House Country house 5.5 miles
- Griffin Park Stadium 5.7 miles
- Uxbridge College College 5.8 miles
- Loftus Road Stadium 6.1 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.3 miles