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1. London

The most popular location to move to from Harrow is within London, according to our data. Job opportunities, international events and the call of the big city see people moving to London in droves. 

The downside, of course, is the cost of this move. London property prices are notoriously expensive, with the average home costing an eye-watering £983,374.

2. Pinner

Pinner is a historic town in Greater London, located 12 miles from Charing Cross. The area offers a mix of detached, semi-detached and terrace interwar properties, medieval cottages, Edwardian houses and modern flats. 

With leafy open spaces, good schools, charming architecture and a 25-minute commute to London, it’s no wonder home buyers are showing an interest in Pinner. The current average asking prices in Pinner is £702,311

3. Ruislip

Home to Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve, Ruislip is ideal for families with young children and nature enthusiasts. Duck Pond Markets also offers entertainment for children, in addition to artisan food and craft products.

Ruislip Lido and Manor Farm are also great aspects of Ruislip, making it a welcoming, family-friendly community. Cheaper than Pinner, the current average asking price in Ruislip is £543,574.

4. Watford

Watford is more reasonable again, with the current average asking price for a property in the area standing at £419, 284.

Situated northwest of central London, Watford is a haven of gardens and green spaces. There are a total of 43 public parks, allotments, recreation grounds and gardens in Watford, eight of which have been awarded a Green Flag. 

With theatres, museums, cafes and restaurants and the home of Watford FC, there is plenty to do and see in the area. 

5. Aylesbury

Home to an array of Georgian, Jacobean and Tudor buildings, Aylesbury is another popular location to move to from Harrow. 

It was in this small town that David Bowie first performed as Ziggy Stardust and a Bronze statue of Bowie was unveiled in the town in 2018.

Featuring the Roald Dahl Children’s gallery, Waterside Theatre and Waddesdon Manor, the area is full of local history and culture. The current average asking price for the area is £305,228. 

Below we’ve compiled a list of the top five areas within Harrow with similar or lower property prices so that you can get a head start on your property search.

1. Wealdstone

To the north of Harrow town centre is Wealdstone. Here you’ll find Harrow Skate Park, built-in 1976. It is one of the few remaining skate parks from the 70s in Britain, located by the leisure centre. The leisure centre features areas for swimming, badminton, snooker, martial arts and a gym - ideal for young professionals and families alike. 

A largely working-class area, the average price of property in Wealdstone is lower than in other areas of Harrow, at £400,174. 

2. Roxeth

Roxeth sits within Harrow and is served by South Harrow tube station. It is home to Roxeth Recreation Ground, one of four Green Flag parks in Harrow. Ideal for children and young adults, it offers areas for basketball, football, tennis and cricket and a children’s playground, 

There are a number of fairly modern properties in the area, after Barratt Homes redeveloped the site of the former Harrow hospital in 2006, creating luxury apartments. Townhouses and apartment blocks have also been built on the site. The average asking price for a property in Roxeth is £459,046.

3. Queensbury

Not to be confused with Queensbury Village in West Yorkshire, Queensbury sits within the borough of Harrow, in northwest London. The area was developed in the 1930s, however many of the public spaces and pavements have been redeveloped in recent years, losing some of its character of the era.

The area features Queensbury Park which has recently seen the addition of a new wetland area. A former cinema, which became a bingo hall in the 1960s, has been replaced by housing and the nearby Honeypot Lane is now home to superstores. The average asking price for a property in the area is £503,523.

4. Headstone

The somewhat ominously named Headstone is home to a large London County Council cottage estate, council houses built by London County Council between 1918 and 1939. This is built across 153 acres, housing around 5,000 people. 

Headstone is a relatively affluent area, particularly in the Headstone Northward, with the average property price standing at £484,118. 

5. Harrow-on-the-Hill

Described as “village-style London living” by the Financial Times, the average asking price in Harrow-on-the-Hill is £509,117. 

Many of the properties are Victorian and Edwardian detached homes, especially in the area surrounding Harrow School, a full boarding school for boys once attended by Winston Churchill.

Harrow-on-the-Hill is approximately 35 minutes away from the city of London via the Metropolitan Line.

1. Kenton

Described as a quiet, multicultural suburb, Kenton forms the eastern part of Harrow. A large majority of the Kenton you see today was built between WW1 and WW2, with London County Council building the Kenmore Park cottage estate, providing 654 houses across 58 acres. 

The average asking rent in Kenton is £1,301, with the cost of a two-bedroom house at £1,566 a month and a 1-bedroom flat £897. 

2. Rayners Lane

A suburban district in Harrow, Rayners Lane has good connections to the rest of London and boasts a number of retail chains, such as supermarkets, coffee shops and fast-food outlets. 

The average asking rent for the area is £1,393, with a 2-bedroom property at £1,284 per month on average and a 1-bedroom flat at £1,054.

3. North Harrow

This neighbourhood is home to substantial parklands, local amenities and quality schools, making it ideal for young families. Transport links are also a plus for this area, in addition to the large homes available.

The average asking rent for North Harrow is £1,301, with 1-bedroom flats costing £1,308 a month and 2-bedroom houses at £1,023. 

4. South Harrow

South Harrow is located south-west of the affluent Harrow-on-the-Hill. Boasting a diverse high street, an indoor market, restaurants with a wide range of cuisines and two parks, South Harrow certainly has a lot to offer. 

The average rent for the area is £1,342, with a 1-bedroom flat costing £1,061 per month and a 2-bedroom house at £1,374. 

5. Headstone Lane

Located in Headstone within Harrow, the current average cost of renting in Headstone Lane is £1,393. The average cost for a two-bedroom house is currently £1,284, with a 1-bedroom flat at £1,054.

It is in the Headstone area that you’ll find Headstone Manor, a Grade 1 listed building and Museum. Headstone Manor is steeped in history, dating back centuries, and is now host to a number of family activities, tours and talks.