Family-life report

Is HA2 West Harrow good for families?

HA2 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 94). Around 36.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

6

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

Family density

Who lives in HA2?

Very high · Over 35%36.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

54 min

Fastest door-to-door to King's Cross (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,310

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

97/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

How HA2 compares nearby

Families in HA2 — FAQ

Is HA2 good for families with kids?
HA2 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 94). Within 1km you'll find 6 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 36.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near HA2?
Harrow is consistently oversubscribed at both primary and secondary, and several schools allocate entirely on distance.
How long is the commute from HA2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from HA2 is 54 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in HA2?
Band D council tax in HA2 is £2,310 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in HA2?
6 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does HA2 compare to other London areas for families?
HA2 ranks 94 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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