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Harrow vs Hertsmere

A side-by-side comparison of the Harrow and Hertsmerelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.

In short: Harrow is the more populous; council tax is lower in Hertsmere; Harrow has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.

HarrowHertsmere
Population261,203107,827
Density5,175/km²1,066/km²
Deprivation0% in most-deprived 10%2% in most-deprived 10%
Council tax (Band D)£2,511£2,406
Schools Good/Outstanding97%89%
Aged under 1620%20%
Aged 16–6465%62%
Aged 65+15%18%