Harrow Removals
Harrow Home Removal Experts
We are home removals experts, with generations of experience and a friendly professional service; we have been providing first class removals services for over 40 years. We will carry out an extensive pre-move survey, so we can perfectly tailor the move to meet your needs, determine size and number of vehicles, and if you would like to include full or part packing service or would just like us supply packing materials. We can also arrange flexible storage services, if needed.
We also carry out business removals in Harrow, so if you are relocating your office or company premises, we can help with that too.
Whatever the size of your move, and wherever you are moving to, whether locally in Harrow or you are relocating further afield in UK or overseas, then we can help. Get in touch for a competitive removal quote today!
Please call 0208 328 3378 or email britannia@ryansmove.com today to request a quote or to discuss your move, alternatively you can request a quote online.
Where is Harrow?
Harrow is a well-connected borough in North-West London, located around 12 miles from central London. Harrow is known for its suburban charm and is easily accessible via public transport, with multiple Underground and Overground lines providing direct routes into the heart of the city. The borough is also well-served by major road networks, including the A40 and the M1, which makes it a convenient location for commuting and travelling. Despite its proximity to central London, Harrow offers a quieter pace of life with plenty of green spaces and a strong community feel.
Is Harrow a Nice Place to Live?
Harrow is considered a great place to live, offering a mix of suburban tranquillity and urban amenities. With its green spaces, community spirit, and convenient transport links, Harrow provides an attractive lifestyle for people of all ages.
It boasts excellent schools, including the prestigious Harrow School, making it a popular choice for families. The area features a diverse range of housing options, from modern apartments to spacious family homes, catering to a variety of needs and budgets. Harrow’s town centre is home to a thriving shopping scene, a variety of restaurants, and cultural venues like the Harrow Arts Centre.
Moving to Harrow
If you are moving to Harrow you will find leafy green streets and quaint independent shops, with the feel of a village. Living in Harrow is very popular, as many like the feeling of living in a town outside of the hustle and bustle of central London, whilst having excellent transport links.
As London’s twelfth largest borough, Harrow is also a town in its own right. Located in the North West area of Greater London it borders the Hertfordshire countryside. It covers a large area, and there are numerous different properties in each of these locations. There are rows of Victorian terraces and some elegant Georgian family homes, interspersed with Arts & Crafts influenced terraces and large Victorian and Edwardian houses. However, the majority of Harrow is dominated by thirties semi-detached houses.
House prices in Harrow are reasonable compared to the rest of London, also with many rental opportunities. It is a cultural mix, favoured by commuters, and is a prime choice for professionals.
Schools in Harrow
Harrow is perhaps most famous for Harrow School, a leading independent school, and of very few schools specialising in providing a high-quality boarding school education for boys up to the age of eighteen. The school was founded in 1572 and remains in the elite group of all-boys, full-boarding schools including Eton College, Radley College, and Winchester College. Notable alumni include Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Byron, Benedict Cumberbatch, and James Blunt.
There are well over forty primary schools in Harrow, the most popular are Vaughan, Pinner Park, Woodlands, Alexandra and Gesher. In terms of secondary schools, Harrow High School is a specialist sports academy and highly regarded by parents. Highly rated by Ofsted are Whitmore High School, Park High School and Kingsley.
Harrow Transport Links
Harrow is a huge borough, but Harrow itself is split into South Harrow, North Harrow, Harrow Weald and Harrow-on-the Hill. Harrow-on-the-Hill, West Harrow, and North Harrow are all tube stations located on the Metropolitan line, whereas South Harrow is on the Piccadilly line. Harrow & Wealdstone station is on the Bakerloo line, but also provides London Overground service and National Rail trains. Harrow-on-the-Hill station also runs National Rail services. Other local stations, handy to know during TFL maintenance works, are Kenton (Bakerloo) and Northwick Park (Metropolitan).
There are a number of TFL bus services, covering not only Harrow and the entire borough, but the city too. Popular local routes include the H14, H11, H10, H18 and H19. The 258 takes passengers from Harrow to Watford and the 183 to Golders Green. Neighbouring Wembley is accessible via the 182, 223, and H17.
Is Harrow in the ULEZ?
Harrow is now within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), following its expansion to cover Greater London. If you’re driving in or through Harrow, it’s important to check if your vehicle meets the emissions standards required to avoid ULEZ charges. You can use an online ULEZ checker or refer to Transport for London (TfL) maps for clarity.
If you’d like to find out more about our removals services in Harrow, arrange a survey or get a free no obligation quote, please do not hesitate to either give us a call on 0208 328 3378 or email britannia@ryansmove.com or you can request a quote.
