HA1 area guide
Who lives in HA1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Harrow
- Region
- London
- Population
- 67,192 (2024)
HA1Postcode district · Harrow
What HA1 is like
The HA1 postcode district in Harrow covers 963 live postcodes and is home to about 67,192 people in 22,655 households. 47.8% of households own their home, 38.9% rent privately and 11.6% are in social housing. The largest age group is 30–34, and 58.9% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in HA1 sold for a median of £425,000 over the year to August 2026.
How HA1 compares
Headline figures for HA1, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 33.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 92% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where HA1 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
38.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02A young populationPositive
24.3% of residents are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England.
- 03Well connectedPositive
13 stations within a mile and 38 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 04Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
HA1 FAQs
01Is HA1 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in HA1?The median sale price over the last year was £425,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £425,000.
03Is HA1 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in HA1?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers HA1?The local authority for HA1 is Harrow.
The local authority for HA1 is Harrow.
06How well connected is HA1?Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.