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