Harrowgate

Harrowgate

Type	Neighborhood
Location	River Wards / Kensington
ZIP code(s)	19134
Named for	Harrowgate, England
Boundaries	Roughly Lehigh Avenue to Allegheny Avenue, Aramingo Avenue to Kensington Avenue
Adjacent	Port Richmond, Kensington, Juniata Park
Major streets	Kensington Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, Aramingo Avenue
Transit	Market-Frankford Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Historic industrial area, neighborhood churches

Harrowgate is a neighborhood in the Kensington / River Wards area of Philadelphia. The neighborhood has a working-class character and faces challenges common to the broader Kensington area, including the ongoing opioid crisis.

History

Harrowgate developed as part of the Kensington industrial district in the 19th century. The area provided housing for workers in nearby textile mills and factories. The name comes from Harrowgate, a town in England.

Character

Housing

• Brick rowhouses
• Working-class homes
• Mix of conditions
• Affordable prices

Community

• Working-class families
• Latino community (growing)
• Longtime residents
• Churches as community anchors

Challenges

• Opioid crisis impact (proximity to Kensington)
• Poverty
• Crime concerns
• Property vacancies

Commercial Areas

• Kensington Avenue businesses
• Aramingo Avenue corridor
• Neighborhood stores
• Latino businesses

Living in Harrowgate

• Affordable housing
• Working-class community
• Near shopping on Aramingo
• Community challenges present

Getting There

• Market-Frankford Line: Tioga Station (nearby)
• SEPTA buses: 60, 89
• Aramingo Avenue: Commercial corridor access

See Also

• Port Richmond
• Kensington
• Juniata Park
• River Wards