Stanmore or Harrow Weald – Which to choose?

Harrow is one of the most popular places to live in North West London. The borough has plenty to offer, including some fantastic schools, green streets, and wonderful communities. The transport links are great too. Investors should definitely consider it, and then come to us for guaranteed rent in Harrow.

Like all boroughs though, there are some massive differences if you look at individual areas. What we want to do here is compare Stanmore (the area in Harrow with the highest average house prices) to Harrow Weald (the location with the most affordable average prices). We’ll see the differences in values of different assets and have a look at the areas.

Values

Guaranteed rent HarrowAccording to the latest data from Zoopla, the average home in upmarket leafy Stanmore is £639,715. In the more affordable suburban Harrow Weald, the average is £500,943. That is quite a shocking difference if you consider how close they are geographically.

If we break it down to look at the averages for different types of homes, we can see some huge differences. Starting with detached houses, Stanmore’s average value is £1,062,880, the highest in the borough. Harrow Weald’s average on the other hand has is £866,111. The difference in value here is largely because of demand being so much higher in Stanmore.

The values are a little bit closer if you look at semi-detached houses. Stanmore’s average is £645,127 while Harrow Weald’s is £522,244. There is impressive demand for this type of house in both areas.

However, the gap is a bit bigger if we look at terrace houses. The average in Stanmore is £611,500. In Harrow Weald it is a more modest £476,125. The thing here is demand and the fact that there is a larger stock of terraces in the latter area.

Finally we have flats. The average price of a flat in Stanmore is £417,415. However, in Harrow Weald it is just £263,043. In fact, it is one of the most affordable options for housing in the whole borough. A massive help here is the fact it is a suburban spot, so there is a larger stock of flats to meet demand.

Two wonderfully different areas

Both Stanmore and Harrow Weald are great areas to invest in. We can support investors who do just that, offering the best solutions for guaranteed rent in Harrow.

If you want an upmarket area, you should definitely consider Stanmore. It has an impressive history, once home to a number of big estates and mansions. You can still find a fantastic selection of larger family homes here.

There are a number of selling points to consider. For example, Stanmore’s green spaces are excellent for people who love the great outdoors. The area has fantastic schools too. Crucially, the local station is on the Jubilee Line. So, commuters can easily get into Central London.

Harrow Weald also has a number of important selling points. Because it is suburban, there are more local amenities. Locals are closer to Harrow itself too. There are great schools here. The more affordable prices will be enough to convince many buyers.

An important thing to consider is there is no station in the area. Locals need to travel to Headstone to get on the Overground or go to Harrow and Wealdstone for the Bakerloo Line or Overground.

Ask us about guaranteed rent in Harrow

Wherever you decide to invest in, if you need protection for your income you can rely on us. We can arrange services to suit any needs. They will ensure you get secure rental income without any risk of voids or stoppages. Plus, a service is far more convenient because it saves you from the various jobs a landlord needs to do.

So, if you want guaranteed rent in Harrow, talk to us. We’ll answer questions and then help you with setting everything up.