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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Working-class homes
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable prices
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- Latino community (growing)
- Longtime residents
- Churches as community anchors
Challenges
[edit | edit source]- Opioid crisis impact (proximity to Kensington)
- Poverty
- Crime concerns
- Property vacancies
Commercial Areas
[edit | edit source]- Kensington Avenue businesses
- Aramingo Avenue corridor
- Neighborhood stores
- Latino businesses
Living in Harrowgate
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Working-class community
- Near shopping on Aramingo
- Community challenges present
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line: Tioga Station (nearby)
- SEPTA buses: 60, 89
- Aramingo Avenue: Commercial corridor access