Area guide — HA1
Moving to Harrow
Homes in Harrow sold for an average of £496,000 over the last 12 months, around 29% below the wider London average. The Hill's famous school and church spire preside over Metroland proper — solid semis, big secondaries and the Met line's fast runs to Baker Street. A typical purchase takes 11–15 weeks and costs around £18,650 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 11–15 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 1.1% on the year, from 209 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £356,500 | |
| Terraced | £639,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £708,000 | |
| Detached | £1,215,500 |
Flats make up 65% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Harrow a good place to buy?
Prices rose 1.1% over the last 12 months, across 209 recorded sales. The Hill's famous school and church spire preside over Metroland proper — solid semis, big secondaries and the Met line's fast runs to Baker Street.
What do homes cost in Harrow?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £496,000 — around 29% below the wider London average. Flats average £356,500, terraced houses average £639,000, semis average £708,000, detached homes average £1,215,500.
What are moving costs in Harrow?
Buying an average-priced £496,000 home typically costs around £18,650 on top of the price — roughly £14,800 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Harrow?
A typical purchase runs 11–15 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.