Belmont
Harrow 008 · 5 sub-areas · 9,520 residents
Harrow 008 is a residential stretch of the London Borough of Harrow, home to around 9,520 people and heavily owner-occupied even by London standards. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,693 a month — noticeably below the London average for comparable stock. Nearly four in five households own their home, which gives this area a settled, family-oriented feel that's rare this close to central London.
Belmont is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 25 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Belmont?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,754 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Belmont in Harrow
Living in Belmont
This part of Harrow is defined by its unusual tenure mix: over three quarters of households own their home, making it feel more like a suburban town than the rented corridors you'd find closer to zone 2. Streets here are mostly made up of family homes rather than converted flats, and the demographic profile reflects that — children under 18 make up just over a fifth of the population, one of the higher shares in outer London.
On rent, Harrow 008 sits at the more accessible end of the London spectrum. A two-bedroom comes in around £1,693 a month, and a three-bedroom around £2,032 — substantially cheaper than inner London equivalents, though affordability is still stretched. Renters here typically spend a significant share of their take-home on housing, which is a London-wide reality rather than a local peculiarity. Council tax (Band D) runs to around £2,511 a year.
The people who live here tend to be established families and longer-term residents rather than young transient renters. The 35–49 age bracket accounts for about 22% of residents, and single-person households are relatively rare at under 16%. Ethnic diversity is meaningful — a diversity index of 59 places this neighbourhood well above the UK average — and just over half of residents were born in the UK, reflecting Harrow's broader character as one of London's most internationally mixed boroughs.
For commuters, the journey into central London takes roughly 25 minutes by public transport, which is competitive for outer London. The nearest underground station is about 1,245 metres away — a 15-minute walk. A substantial share of residents work from home: nearly 39% of the workforce, well above the London norm, which shapes the area's daytime character. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where within Harrow 008 prices vary.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 008 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want a settled, family-oriented outer-London neighbourhood with relatively accessible rents and a short commute into the centre, it works well. It's not a destination for nightlife or urban buzz, but crime is below the national average and the residential streets are quiet. Owner-occupation is unusually high at over 76%, which gives it a stable, community feel.
- What is the rent in Harrow 008?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,693, and a three-bedroom around £2,032. Rents rose roughly 3% in the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a reliable guide rather than an exact figure.
- Is Harrow 008 safe?
- Relatively, yes. The area records around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The predominantly residential character and lower density of late-night venues both help keep that figure down. Theft and antisocial behaviour account for the majority of recorded incidents.
- What's the commute from Harrow 008 to central London?
- Around 25 minutes by public transport, which is competitive for outer London. The nearest underground station is about a 15-minute walk away, and the nearest mainline rail station roughly 25 minutes on foot. Nearly 39% of residents work from home, so a large share of the local workforce avoids the commute entirely.
- Who lives in Harrow 008?
- Mostly established families and longer-term owner-occupiers. Over three quarters of households own their home, the under-18 share is around 22%, and single-person households are below 16%. The area is ethnically diverse — Harrow is one of London's most internationally mixed boroughs — with just over half of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Harrow 008?
- There are 90 schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 1 km away. Check the London Borough of Harrow's admissions pages and the Ofsted website for current catchment boundaries.
- Is Harrow 008 good for families?
- It's one of the stronger outer-London options for families on a budget. Owner-occupation is high, children make up over a fifth of the population, and crime sits below the national average. Rents are more accessible than inner London, and the 25-minute public-transport link to the centre means family members who commute don't lose their whole day.