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In this issue of Think Local Harrow

☁ Today’s Weather

📅 Events of the Week

📰 Local News

• Labour Councillor's Initiatives Transform Rayners Lane Into a Safer, Cleaner Neighborhood

• New B&M Store in Harrow: A Haven for Bargain Hunters

🏚 Harrow Real Estate

• £3 Billion Boost for Affordable Housing Promises 20,000 New Homes

• Property Listings

• Harrow Property Prices

💡 Local Business Spotlight - Coming Soon

🤔 Trivia of The Day

🥧 Inspirational Quote

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12th Feburary

• St Teresa's Catholic Primary School - February Tech Camp

• Vaughan Primary School - February Tech Camp

• Around the World Folklore

• Movie Morning February Half Term

• Valentines Set Menu @ The Harrow 🍴💞

• £25 Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

• Free Mindfulness and Meditation in Harrow- In Person

Labour Councillor's Initiatives Transform Rayners Lane Into a Safer, Cleaner Neighborhood

Labour Councillor Krishna Suresh has been instrumental in driving initiatives to improve safety, cleanliness, and support in Rayners Lane. Through collaborations with council officers, the Met Police, and local schools, efforts have been made to address community concerns such as safety, substance abuse, and fly-tipping. New road safety measures and CCTV installations are among the steps taken to enhance the area's well-being.

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New B&M Store in Harrow: A Haven for Bargain Hunters

Harrow celebrated the grand opening of its new B&M store at the St George’s Shopping Centre, attracting hundreds of shoppers. The store, which occupies the large, two-story space formerly held by Woolworths and Wilko, is among the largest B&M stores in London. A local charity, Harrow Giving, had the honor of opening the store, which offers a wide variety of products across its 32,000 square feet of retail space.

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£3 Billion Boost for Affordable Housing Promises 20,000 New Homes

The UK's affordable homes scheme receives a £3 billion funding boost, aiming to create 20,000 new homes and improve the quality of existing housing stock. This initiative seeks to expand affordable housing options and address safety concerns, amidst broader government efforts to reform housing policy and tackle the nation’s housing crisis.

Full Story

Property Listings

For Sale

• 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat (£499,950) - Harrow on the Hill

• 4 Bedroom Family Home (£4,750,000) - Stanmore

• 5 Bedroom Detached Home (£2,495,000) - Pinner

• 6 Bedroom Detached Home (£1,750,000) - Harrow on the Hill

• 6 Bedroom Detached Home (£1,700,000) - Harrow

For Rent

• 1 Bedroom Flat (£1,350) - Harrow

• 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House (£2,650) - Harrow

• 3 Bedroom House (£2,275) - Pinner

• 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Flat (£1,400) - Stanmore

• Studio Apartment (£1,333) - Harrow

Harrow Property Prices

The average property price in Harrow postcode area is £593k, the median price is £535k. The average price increased by £17.1k (3%) over the last twelve months. The price of an established property is £595k. The price of a newly built property is £511k. There were 2.7k property sales and sales dropped by 40.3% (-2.0k transactions). Most properties were sold in the £500k-£750k price range with 946 (35.7%) properties sold, followed by £300k-£400k price range with 401 (15.1%) properties sold.

Harrow real house prices - Yearly average nominal house prices adjusted for inflation.

Harrow house price rank - With the average price of £593k, Harrow is the 11. most pricey postcode area out of 105 England and Wales' postcode areas.

Harrow house prices per square metre - Yearly average nominal price per square metre compared to England & Wales' house prices

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Trivia Answer

What historical event involving King Charles I occurred in Harrow on the Hill?

1. The signing of a royal charter for Harrow School

2. King Charles I's coronation ceremony

3. King Charles I's final view of London before surrendering

4. The establishment of Harrow's first parish church

Answer: 3, King Charles I's final view of London before surrendering

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