Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Harlesden, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Harlesden map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Harlesden |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Brent |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.536576 |
| Longitude | -0.244463 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Harlesden presents a vibrant tapestry of urban life, a testament to its evolving character over the centuries. It lies 8.7 km west-north-west of London (from London: bearing 292°T, OS grid TQ 218 834). Historically, Harlesden developed from a rural hamlet into a bustling suburban centre, its growth fuelled by the expansion of London and the arrival of the railway. Today, Harlesden is known for its diverse community and a lively street scene, reflecting its status as a key hub within the wider London metropolis. The area boasts a rich cultural mosaic, evident in its array of independent shops, eateries, and community spaces.
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Explore Harlesden, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.536576, -0.244463. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |