Newton Farm
Harrow 028 · 4 sub-areas · 7,511 residents
Harrow 028 is a residential corner of Harrow in north-west London, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,693 a month — noticeably below the London norm but reflecting a neighbourhood where family households dominate and owner-occupation is more common than renting. The public transport link into central London takes roughly 15 minutes.
Newton Farm is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 16 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Newton Farm?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 16 restaurants and 0 pubs in five minutes; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Newton Farm in Harrow
Living in Newton Farm
Harrow 028 sits within the borough of Harrow and carries the character of established outer-London suburbia — a mix of families, long-term owner-occupiers and a sizeable social-rented sector that gives it a more settled, community feel than many inner areas. Just over three-quarters of residents live within easy walking distance of greenspace, and the nearest park or open space is typically less than 300 metres away, which matters if you have children or a dog.
Rents here are firmly in the mid-range for outer London. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,693 a month, and a three-bedroom around £2,032 — substantially less than you'd pay in zones 1–2, but still a significant commitment. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,511 a year on top, which is worth factoring into your monthly budget. Rents rose about 3% over the past year, in line with broader London trends rather than the sharper spikes seen closer to the centre.
The neighbourhood skews younger than many outer suburbs — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are 18–34, giving it an active, family-oriented feel. Almost half of households own their home outright or with a mortgage, and around a quarter are in social housing, which is a higher concentration than the London average. Ethnic diversity is high, with just under half of residents born in the UK, reflecting the wider demographic character of Harrow as one of London's most cosmopolitan boroughs.
For practical purposes, the nearest underground station is roughly 900 metres away — about an 11-minute walk — and the public transport commute into central London is around 15 minutes, which is the key selling point for anyone working in the city. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 028 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The transport link into central London is fast — around 15 minutes — greenspace is genuinely accessible, and the area has a settled, family-oriented feel. The trade-off is that rents absorb a very high share of typical local incomes, and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are patchier than you'd hope. For families with dual incomes and a long commute tolerance, it works well.
- What is the rent in Harrow 028?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,693, and a three-bedroom around £2,032. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds about £2,511 annually.
- Is Harrow 028 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 80.6 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — broadly in line with the UK national average and much lower than many inner-London postcodes. Risk tends to concentrate near busy transport corridors rather than residential streets. Checking street-level police data for your specific road is the best way to get a granular picture.
- What's the commute from Harrow 028 to central London?
- By public transport, you're looking at around 15 minutes to central London — one of the faster commutes in outer London. The nearest underground station is roughly an 11-minute walk. Just over a quarter of residents use public transport as their main commute mode; another third drive.
- Who lives in Harrow 028?
- Mostly families — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. Around half of households own their home, and about a quarter are in social housing. The neighbourhood is highly diverse ethnically, with just under half of residents born in the UK. It's less a young-professional enclave and more an established, mixed community.
- What schools are near Harrow 028?
- There are 89 schools within 2km, so quantity isn't the issue. Around 57.5% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,796 metres away. Check specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street to rent or buy on.
- How affordable is Harrow 028 compared to the rest of London?
- Rents here are lower than inner London but still demanding relative to local incomes — at the current median rent, housing costs take up around 80% of typical take-home pay. The median home sale price is approximately £450,000, and saving a deposit takes around 6.2 years on a local salary. It's cheaper than zone 1–2, but not cheap.