Harrow Business Guide and Directory

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open space. Harrow covers an area
of approximately 50 sq. km (just under
20 square miles).
With an estimated resident population
of 246,000 (2014 ONS Population
Estimates) Harrow has one of the
most ethnically diverse populations
in the country and is the seventh least
deprived London borough, an
improved ranking since 2007.
Harrow benefits from both the vibrancy
and diversity related to London combined
with a green and leafy environment.
The result is a borough with one of the
highest standards of living in London.
Boasting a wide range of quality and
attractive housing, a low crime rate,
good hospitals, a reputation for
consistently high standards in
education, superb transport links
and great recreational facilities, no
wonder Harrow has a lot to offer any
business wishing to be based here.
Today the area’s vibrant economy and
business opportunities, combined with
its excellent housing, education and
leisure facilities, make Harrow an
unbeatable location.
Coupled with this, future regeneration
plans for the borough will change the
landscape of Harrow and Wealdstone
town centres, and lead to thousands of
new homes, schools, parks, transport
links and other public facilities.
Harrow’s Economy
Harrow offers great growth opportunities
for both new and existing businesses.
Its diverse business base, operating
across a range of sectors, has enabled
Harrow to enjoy economic resilience
during the recession. Economic
activity levels in Harrow are high (70%)
and unemployment is low (1% in April
2016). Both the number of jobs and the
number of people working in Harrow
have increased.
Harrow is an extremely attractive
location for investment, benefiting
from a thriving and diverse community,
outstanding schools, skilled workers,
excellent accessibility and a high
level of community safety. The diversity
of ethnicity and faith is reflected in
mosques, temples, synagogues and
historic churches: a cultural offer that
celebrates every corner of the globe.
Harrow retains a sense of unique
heritage through historic sites that
celebrate its Norman, Tudor, and
industrial past, in addition to its 20th
century role as capital of Metroland.
Harrow is ideally located in North-West
London, approximately 14 minutes
from Central London.
Recognised as an area with a rich
heritage, Harrow is one of London’s
most attractive suburban areas with
over a quarter of the borough (more
than 1,300 hectares) consisting of
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