Pinner Green
Harrow 009 · 4 sub-areas · 7,547 residents
Harrow 009 sits within the London Borough of Harrow, home to around 7,500 people and a notably owner-occupied corner of outer London. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,690 a month — noticeably below the inner-London norm but still a stretch, with rents consuming a large share of take-home pay for most households.
Pinner Green is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 24 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. 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 Pinner Green?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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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Pinner Green in Harrow
Living in Pinner Green
This part of Harrow has a settled, residential feel that sets it apart from the denser, more transient neighbourhoods closer to central London. Nearly 60% of households own their home — a high figure for Greater London — which gives the area a stability you don't find in many parts of the capital. Green space is genuinely close: the nearest park or greenspace is under 300 metres away on average, and roughly two-thirds of residents live within easy walking distance of open space.
The cost picture is more affordable than inner London, but don't underestimate the pressure on budgets. A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,690, and a three-bedroom around £2,030. Rents rose around 3% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,510 a year on top. The median property sale price sits at around £620,000, and saving a deposit takes the average buyer around eight and a half years — a sharp reminder that ownership here is still a long road for most.
The people who live here skew towards families and established households. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and the 35–49 age bracket is almost equally large. Single-person households account for about one in four homes, which is below the London average. The area has a high degree of ethnic diversity — an index score of 64 — and just under 58% of residents were born in the UK, reflecting the borough's long history as a destination for South Asian and other communities.
For commuters, the public transport connection to central London takes around 24 minutes, which makes this a practical base for city workers who want more space and a quieter street. The nearest underground station is roughly a kilometre away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on which pockets suit different budgets and lifestyles.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 009 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied part of outer London with good green space access and a genuine community feel. The commute to central London is under 25 minutes, crime is below the national average, and you get more space for your money than closer in. The trade-off is that rents still consume a large share of take-home pay, and school quality within catchment is mixed.
- What is the rent in Harrow 009?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,690, and a three-bedroom around £2,030. Rents rose about 3% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Harrow 009 safe?
- The crime rate is around 61 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. For outer London, that's a relatively low figure. There's no specific hotspot flagged within this neighbourhood — risk is broadly spread across the area.
- What's the commute from Harrow 009 to central London?
- Around 24 minutes by public transport, which is competitive for outer London. The nearest underground station is roughly a 14-minute walk. Interestingly, about 46% of residents work from home, so many locals don't make the commute at all on a daily basis.
- Who lives in Harrow 009?
- Mostly established households — families with children, owner-occupiers, and a significant share of residents aged 35–49. Around a quarter of residents are under 18. The area is ethnically diverse, with just under 58% of residents UK-born. Nearly half of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Harrow 009?
- There are 49 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 500 metres away, so location within the neighbourhood matters.
- How much is council tax in Harrow 009?
- Council tax for a Band D property comes to approximately £2,510 a year — that's around £209 a month on top of your rent or mortgage. Rates vary by band, so check the exact band for any property you're considering.