Harrow on the Hill

Harrow on the Hill is a locality and historic village in the borough of Harrow in Greater London, England. The name refers to Harrow Hill, 408 feet (124 m), and is located some half a mile south of the modern town of Harrow. The village dates back to early medieval times, built around the 11th-century St Mary's Church, and is the location of Harrow, St Dominic's and John Lyon schools.

Harrow on the Hill
Harrow-on-the-Hill High Street (36-40 in picture), with the spire of St Mary's Church visible in the background
At Centre: Listed Drinking Fountain
Harrow on the Hill
Location within Greater London
Population12,270 (2011 Census.Ward)
OS grid referenceTQ155865
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHARROW
Postcode districtHA1
Dialling code020
PoliceMetropolitan
FireLondon
AmbulanceLondon
UK Parliament
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