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How is life in Harrow? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Harrow is a large town in Greater London, England, and serves as the principal settlement of the London Borough of Harrow. Lying about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) north-west of Charing Cross and 5.4 miles (8.7 km) south of Watford, the entire town including its localities had a population of 149,246 at the 2011 census, whereas the wider borough had a population of 250,149. “

The things you might need in Harrow

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Harrow name before moving in the neighbourhood.

How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Harrow?

Harrow has 8 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
R & S Medical & Allied Services LtdUnit B, Neptune Trading Centre, 1A Neptune Road, Harrow11
Medicspot Clinic Harrow on the Hill18 College Road, Harrow4.25
St Peter’s Medical Centre1 Colbeck Road, Harrow3.866
Saint marksHarrowN/AN/A
Harrow Mental Health Service19 Marshall Close, Harrow51
One Point Healthcare44 Greenhill Road, Harrow552
The Civic Medical Centre18-20 Bethecar Road, Harrow1.953
Community Health & Well Being38 Courtfield Avenue, Harrow31

In Harrow, what schools are nearby?

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Harrow vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Sneha Ramji17 Dorset Road, Harrow515
The International School of Sikh Studies35 Pinner Road, Harrow3.33
Bright Spark Montessori Ltd35 Pinner Road, HarrowN/AN/A
Harrow International Business School35 Pinner Road, HarrowN/AN/A
The Jubilee Academy73-77 Lowlands Road, Harrow3.38
Wellbeing and Healing7 Havelock Place, Harrow54
Advanced Tutoring37 Lascelles Avenue, Harrow52
The Red Balloon Learner Centres13 Kenton Road, HarrowN/AN/A
The Philathletic GroundWhitmore Road, HarrowN/AN/A
Vaughan Primary SchoolThe Gardens, Harrow425
Harrow School Cricket Fields79 Whitmore Road, Harrow11
Rumble Tumble Harrow LtdGround Floor, Bruce House, Lower, Sovereign Place, Harrow4373
Bright Little Stars Nursery51 Sheepcote Road, Harrow4.743
West Harrow Park Pre-schoolButler Road, Harrow52
St Anselm’s Catholic Primary SchoolRoxborough Park, Harrow4.68
Norbury SchoolWelldon Crescent, Harrow3.515
John Lyon School (Prep)Hindes Road, Harrow51
Kumon Maths & EnglishHarrow High School, Gayton Road, HarrowN/AN/A
Alpha Prep School19-21 Hindes Road, Harrow412
AishaHarrowN/AN/A

Post offices in and around the area of Harrow

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Harrow branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Harrow Post OfficeUnit 14 St. Anns Shopping Centre, St Anns Road, Harrow1.9151
DoddleTrident Point, 19 Pinner Road, Harrow2.33
Royal Mail Parcel Postbox51 College Road, Harrow00
Anna Shaping centura, st Anns rd ,HarrowSt Anns Road, Harrow00

Tube & Train stations nearby Harrow

We assembled the train and tube stations of Harrow in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH)Station Approach, Harrow3.7217
West HarrowVaughan Road, Harrow3.829

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Other areas nearby

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Harrow. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Sudbury Hill See the guide here
Sudbury See the guide here
North Wembley See the guide here
South Harrow See the guide here
Northwick Park See the guide here
Preston See the guide here
North Harrow See the guide here
Kenton See the guide here
Pinner See the guide here
Wealdstone See the guide here
Harrow Weald See the guide here
Sudbury Hill See the guide here
Sudbury See the guide here
North Wembley See the guide here
South Harrow See the guide here
Northwick Park See the guide here
Preston See the guide here
North Harrow See the guide here
Kenton See the guide here
Pinner See the guide here
Wealdstone See the guide here
Harrow Weald See the guide here

Things we love about Harrow

Harrow has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Harrow has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Galleries and Museums

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Harrow, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Harrow School Old Speech Room GalleryThe Bursary, 5 High Street, Harrow4.619
War Memorial BuildingHarrow4.524

In Harrow, is there a lot of green space?

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Harrow in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Restaurants

Harrow has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
McDonald’s361, 363 Station Road, Harrow4.31672
The George, Harrow269-271 Station Road, Harrow4.31251
Pepe’s245 Station Road, Harrow4.3485
Royal China (Harrow-on-the-Hill)148-150 Station Road, Harrow4.3729
Kebab Land34-36 College Road, Harrow4.31053
Subway284A Station Road, London4.3136
The Castle, Harrow30 West Street, Harrow4.31024
Aumkar Sweets319 Station Road, Harrow4.3467
Wenzel’s the Bakers75 College Road, Harrow4.328
McDonald’s29, St Georges Shopping & Leisure, St Anns Road, Harrow4.3913
Pizza Express1st Floor, St Georges Centre, Harrow4.3771
Nando’s Harrow – St GeorgeUnit 101-11,17, St. George’s Shopping Centre, St Anns Road, Harrow4.31525
Pizza Equipment Ltd5 Saint Kilda’s Road, Harrow4.318
Wenzel’s the Bakers48 St Anns Road, Harrow4.322
Dela3 Kershik دلع كرشك2 College Road, Harrow4.31018
Almaz Lounge381 Station Road, Harrow4.3131
Tex Ann259 Station Road, Harrow4.3715
Roosters Piri Piri186 Station Road, Harrow4.3345
Nando’s Harrow – Station Road300-302 Station Road, Harrow4.31348
Royal Oak86 St Anns Road, Harrow4.3998

What supermarkets are there?

Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Harrow, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Waitrose & Partners9 Kingsend, Middlesex4.2330
Tesco Express58-64 Park Way, Ruislip3.361
Iceland Supermarket Ruislip142 High Street, Ruislip4.4361
Tesco Express124 High Street, Ruislip3.839
Sainsbury’s Local48 High Street, Ruislip3.927
Budgens47-49 Victoria Road, Ruislip3.551

What kind of gyms are there in Harrow?

Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Harrow.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Premier BJJ & Kickboxing19 Pinner Road, Harrow4.357
The Gym Group London Harrow on the HillBradstowe House, Headstone Road, Harrow4.3756
Gold’s GymManor Parade, Sheepcote Road, Harrow4.3888
The Body Factory105 Nibthwaite Road, Harrow4.357
Respira Yoga LondonCunningham Park, Harrow4.337
Harrow ChiropracticLime Court, 4 34 Gayton Road, Harrow4.391
MmaHarrow4.3N/A
Premier BJJ & Catch Wrestling19 Pinner Road, Harrow4.32
Shapes19 Pinner Road, Harrow4.3N/A
VisVerse Personal TrainingHeadstone Road, Tyburn Lane, Harrow4.336
Parkour Generations HarrowUnit 2a & 3a, Estate 2YE, Neptune Trading Centre, Neptune Road, Harrow4.33
Outdoor Gym73 Lowlands Road, Harrow4.33
The Wellness ClubUnit 305, 79 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, London, Harrow4.3N/A
Buzz Gym London HarrowUnit C2, St Anns Shopping Centre, Harrow4.3275
Empowering Yoga38 Devonshire Road Harrow, Greater, London4.3N/A
Yoga with Priya105 Nibthwaite Road, Harrow4.3N/A
Zuzkari Fitness18 Buckingham Road, Harrow4.320
Park Mini Gym31 Cunningham Park, Harrow4.3N/A
Ladies Pilates and NutritionColton Road, Harrow4.36
Empowering YogaSchool Sports Club, Garlands Lane, Harrow4.36

Public houses of Harrow

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Harrow – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Harrow.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Castle30 West Street
Harrow
HA1 3EF
Situated in the heart of historic Harrow on the Hill, this is a popular and friendly Fuller’s house. Built in 1901 and grade II-listed, it is on the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. Food is served until 9.30 pm daily,Sunday 8 pm; reservations are recommended for Sunday lunchtime. Three real coal fires help to keep the pub warm and cosy in the colder months and a secluded beer garden is popular during the summer. The pub hosts regular themed evenings such as weekly quiz, occasional real ale festivals & live music last Wednesday every month. Acoustic/folk night every Monday. Winner of Branch Harrow Pub of the Year 2017, 2019 and 2022.
George269-271 Station Road
Harrow
HA1 2TB
A former Yate’s high street shop conversion at the bottom of Station Road. Converted from Woolworth’s in 1997. Renamed the Harrow in December 2014 following a refurbishment and again in November 2019 as the George. This also saw the loss of the upstairs seating area and pool tables. The are countless TV screens including four in booths. The menu has a daily theme such as pie and a pint for £4.99 on Wednesdays.
Kingsfield Arms111 Bessborough Road
Harrow
HA1 3DF
Dating from 1867 this was a multi-room pub which is now mostly open plan. The windows are etched with the pub name. A recent refurbishment saw much of the panelling painted white with exposed brickwork around the fire place. Now describes itself as an Indian Gastropub. Refurbished Autumn 2022.
Moon On The Hill373-375 Station Road
Harrow
HA1 2AW
Small,busy Wetherspoon pub located on the main high street. Alcohol served from 9am. Popular at different times daytime with price conscious regulars, lunch times with office workers and students on certain nights. Especially busy Fri/Sat night when pub can be packed and noisy.
Royal Oak86 St Anns Road
Harrow
HA1 1JP
Busy pub in the main pedestrian shopping area between St Georges and St Anns Shopping Centres. Was subject to a £150,000 refurbishment in February 2013.

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Harrow?

It could be that Harrow has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Harrow. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Harrow.

Also, knowing what’s available in Harrow and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

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