Edgware West
Harrow 007 · 5 sub-areas · 9,832 residents
Harrow 007 is a residential pocket of Harrow, north-west London, home to around 9,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,690 a month — noticeably below the London norm for what's on offer. With a tube stop under ten minutes' walk away and a public transport commute into central London of around 29 minutes, it's one of Harrow's better-connected corners.
Edgware West is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 27 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Edgware West?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Edgware West in Harrow
Living in Edgware West
Harrow 007 feels like the kind of outer London neighbourhood that gets overlooked — quietly suburban, family-oriented, and considerably more affordable than anywhere inside the North Circular. Around 55% of homes here are owner-occupied, which gives the streets a settled, long-term feel rather than the transient churn you get closer to the centre.
On the rent gradient, this sits comfortably at the lower end for London. You'll pay around £1,690 a month for a two-bedroom, which is meaningfully cheaper than inner London equivalents and only a fraction above the UK national median of roughly £1,200 — unusual for anywhere with a 29-minute public transport link to central London. That affordability gap is probably the single strongest argument for living here over comparable zones closer in.
The population skews younger than you might expect for outer suburbia — about a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34 — alongside a large under-18 share of 23%, which points to a neighbourhood with a lot of families. It's also one of the more ethnically diverse corners of Harrow, with a diversity index of 66, and fewer than 41% of residents born in the UK. That mix shapes the local high street and the general feel of the area day to day.
Practically, the nearest underground station is roughly 700 metres away — about an eight or nine-minute walk — which is close enough to make car dependency optional for most trips. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the neighbourhood, with zero premises below the minimum speed threshold. For more on individual streets and sub-areas, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, family-oriented outer London neighbourhood — owner-occupied, ethnically diverse, and quieter than zones closer in. Rents are relatively affordable for a 29-minute tube commute to central London, but the school quality picture is patchier than the national average, so families should check individual Ofsted reports before committing.
- What is the rent in Harrow 007?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,690, and a three-bedroom roughly £2,030. These are estimates scaled from borough-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,510 a year.
- Is Harrow 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 86 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national rate of roughly 80, but well below most inner London boroughs. It's a broadly typical outer suburban picture: not without incident, but not a significant concern for most residents.
- What's the commute from Harrow 007 to central London?
- Around 29 minutes by public transport, which is competitive for outer London. The nearest underground station is roughly 700 metres away — about an eight to nine-minute walk. Around 29% of residents commute by public transport, and 27% work from home entirely.
- Who lives in Harrow 007?
- Mostly families and younger adults — around a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34, and 23% are under 18. It's one of the more diverse parts of Harrow, with fewer than 41% of residents born in the UK. Over half of homes are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a settled rather than transient feel.
- What schools are near Harrow 007?
- There are 138 schools within 2km, but only around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,700 metres away. Given the spread in quality, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports rather than relying on distance alone.
- Is Harrow 007 good for families?
- It has the ingredients — settled owner-occupied streets, a high under-18 population share, good greenspace access (around 71% of the area is within easy walking distance of green space), and a 29-minute tube link to London. The main caveat is schools: the local Ofsted picture is patchier than you'd find in some comparable outer London areas.