Borough

Harrow

About:

The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of outer north-west London.

First mentioned in 767, Harrow has a wealth of history to explore. Rich cultural heritage and a strong legacy of people and events characterise the borough today.

From Mrs Beeton to Elton John, Harrow has a rich legacy of famous former residents. Attracting one of the highest concentrations of millionaires in London, Harrow is still a magnet for celebrities today.

Routes that go through Harrow:

Capital Ring:

Section 9 (Greenford to South Kenton)

London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP):

Section 14 (Moor Park to Hatch End)

Section 15 (Hatch End to Elstree)

Interesting places on or near the route:

Bentley Priory Open Space

Population:

206,814 which is 2.9% of the total London population (2001 Census)

Area:

50 square kilometres

Tube:

The borough is served by the Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/ for more information.

Rail:

Train services in the borough are run by Silverlink (Watford DC line and West Coast Main Line), Southern (West London Line) and Chiltern Railways (Aylesbury line and London to Birmingham route). Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/rail/ for more information.

Bus:

The borough is served by a comprehensive network of bus routes. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses/ for more information.

Green space:

The London Borough of Harrow is one of the northern outer London boroughs, as such much of the Green Belt land is within the Borough boundaries. Parks and open spaces range from the large area around Harrow-on-the-Hill to the smaller gardens and recreation grounds, there are also a number of spaces taken up with golf courses .

Local Authority:

Harrow London Borough Council