Harrow Weald is a north‑west London ward within the London Borough of Harrow, sitting on a raised gravel plateau that gives the area a slightly rural feel compared with lower parts of the borough. The ward is known for its stretches of woodland and open space, notably Harrow Weald Common and Beacon Hill, and for the historic earthwork and country house associated with Grim's Dyke, which add a distinctive mix of green character and local heritage.
Mostly residential with a mixture of older cottages and post‑war housing, the area functions as a commuter neighbourhood with shops and small businesses serving local life and easy links to rail at Harrow & Wealdstone. Community groups and conservation interests are active here, reflecting the ward’s balance of suburban living, strong green spaces and a population that mirrors the wider cultural diversity of Harrow.
Postcode districts covering Harrow Weald
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5 miles
- Islington 11.2 miles
- City of Westminster 10.5 miles
- Bexley 23.5 miles
- Luton 19.9 miles
- Sutton 19 miles
- Croydon 20.8 miles
- Slough 12.9 miles
- Harrow 1.4 miles
- High Wycombe 17.3 miles
- Watford 4.2 miles
- Woking 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hatch End Ward 1 mile
- Wealdstone North Ward 1 mile
- Harrow Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Wealdstone South Ward 1.4 miles
- Belmont Ward 1.4 miles
- Headstone Ward 1.4 miles
- Stanmore Ward 1.5 miles
- Marlborough Ward 1.6 miles
- Bushey Heath Ward 1.7 miles
- Carpenders Park Ward 1.7 miles
- Pinner Ward 1.8 miles
- Kenton West Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Harrow Weald
HA3 6QY, HA3 6TQ, HA3 6LG, HA3 5NR, HA3 5HQ, HA3 6AQ, HA3 6EP, HA3 6QH, HA3 6DH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 10.8 miles
- Luton Airport 18.2 miles
- Headstone Lane Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Hatch End Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Harrow Weald Ad
- Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 3.8 miles
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Hilton London Wembley 4 4.7 miles
- Novotel London Wembley 4 4.5 miles
- The Pillar Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- The Drayton Court Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The Hyde - at Dunning's Bar 4.4 miles
- The Brent Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London Watford Junction 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Harrow Weald
- Cedars Manor School Primary
- Kingsley High School Special
- Shaftesbury High School Special
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Weald Rise Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 3.5 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.7 miles
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 5.3 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 5.8 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.8 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6 miles
- Park Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- Uxbridge College College 6.8 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 7.1 miles
- Church Road Stadium 7.5 miles