Harrow HA8 area guide
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Is Harrow HA8 a good place to live?
In Harrow (HA8), recorded crime is 70% above the national average, homes sell for around £556,355 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 70% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£556,355
Population
87,536
Recorded crime
387.5
Schools
27
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Harrow HA8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrow HA8 is rated high. Around 7.0% of properties (1,907 of 27,194) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 630 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HA8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (126 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HA8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 461/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 22%
- Households with children
- 38%
- Households
- 29,374
Owned 54% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HA8.
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Harrow HA8: frequently asked questions
Is Harrow HA8 a good place to live?
In Harrow (HA8), recorded crime is 70% above the national average, homes sell for around £556,355 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Harrow HA8?
Recorded crime in Harrow HA8 runs at 387.5 per 1,000 properties, 70% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Harrow HA8 safe?
Crime in Harrow HA8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Harrow HA8 runs at 387.5 per 1,000 properties, 70% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Harrow HA8?
Homes in Harrow HA8 sell for around £556,355 on average, based on 485 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Harrow HA8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrow HA8 is rated high. Around 7.0% of properties (1,907 of 27,194) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 630 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Harrow HA8?
There are 27 schools in Harrow HA8 (16 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Harrow HA8 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Harrow HA8, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Harrow HA8 a deprived area?
Harrow HA8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).