Harrow on the Hill
| 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 | |
Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 12,270 (2011 Census.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ155865 |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HARROW |
| Postcode district | HA1 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
Harrow on the Hill or 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.