Kenton East
Harrow 017 · 5 sub-areas · 8,572 residents
Harrow 017 is a residential pocket of Harrow in London, home to around 8,600 people and sitting firmly in commuter territory. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,690 a month — noticeably below the London average for what's a well-connected outer borough address. The public transport link into central London takes around 25 minutes, making this one of the more accessible parts of Harrow.
Kenton East is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 24 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kenton East?
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.
Kenton East in Harrow
Living in Kenton East
This part of Harrow has the feel of a settled, family-oriented suburb rather than a transient neighbourhood. Owner-occupation runs above half — around 53% of households own their home — which lends the streets a quieter, more permanent character than many inner London areas. Around one in five residents is under 18, suggesting plenty of families have put down roots here.
On cost, Harrow 017 sits at the more accessible end of the London rental market. A two-bedroom flat runs roughly £1,690 a month, and a three-bedroom home around £2,030 — significantly below what you'd pay in inner west London boroughs, and only moderately above the UK national two-bedroom average of around £1,200. That gap reflects the London premium, but it's a smaller one than in most of the capital.
The neighbourhood is notably diverse — the ethnic diversity index sits at 60, and just over 40% of residents were born in the UK. It's one of the more multicultural corners of outer London, which is reflected in the local high streets and community feel. Just under a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification, roughly in line with the wider borough.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest underground station is under 700 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk — putting central London within 25 minutes by public transport. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home, which has become part of the local rhythm. The rail station is around 2 km away, or about a 25-minute walk. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 017 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-friendly outer London suburb with relatively low crime and a strong sense of community. The diversity is a genuine asset, the transport links are decent, and rents are more manageable than central London. The main trade-off is that the share of highly-rated schools nearby is low by national standards.
- What is the rent in Harrow 017?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,690, and a three-bedroom around £2,030. These are estimated figures scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen about 3% over the past year.
- Is Harrow 017 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The crime rate is around 46 per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. By London standards this is a calm neighbourhood, though it's always worth checking street-level crime data for the specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Harrow 017 to London centre?
- Around 25 minutes by public transport — the nearest underground station is under 700 metres away (about a 9-minute walk). That's a competitive commute time for outer London and one of the stronger selling points of living here.
- Who lives in Harrow 017?
- A mix of established families — over half of households own their home — and younger renters in their 20s and early 30s. It's one of the more diverse parts of outer London, with a strong South Asian community and just over 40% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Harrow 017?
- There are 129 schools within 2 km, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.7 km away. Families should research specific schools carefully before committing.
- How does Harrow 017 compare to other parts of Harrow for rent?
- It sits in the mid-range for the borough. At around £1,690 a month for a two-bedroom flat, it's noticeably cheaper than inner west London equivalents but reflects the London premium over the UK national average of about £1,200 for a two-bed.