Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Harrow: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away and Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station within a short walk, putting roughly 32 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HA1 1AR.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 60 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Jubilee Academy (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
214crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 214 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 105.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29 GP, 4 hospitals, 29 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PES@SPECSAVERS HARROW, NWL — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station0.1 mi
Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 mi
Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station0.1 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 32 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22.7 ha total
- largest park 10.8 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Lowlands Recreation Ground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Iceland…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Tesco Harrow College Rd Express — 0.0 mi
In Harrow, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (85% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 86% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Harrow, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HA1 1AR.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HA1.
Average sold price by property type across the HA1 district, 2021–2026.
About HA1 1AR
HA1 1AR scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with The Jubilee Academy 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HA1 1AR is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,272 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 60 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is The Jubilee Academy (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.1 mi away.
There were 214 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 29 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PES@SPECSAVERS HARROW, NWL, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARKS HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
