Aldi targets North Harrow for new supermarket as £370m London expansion begins
The discount grocer has named North Harrow a priority area and is seeking freehold or long-lease sites
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Aldi has selected North Harrow as a priority location for a new supermarket, the company confirmed this week. The discount grocer is actively searching for sites across north London as part of a £370 million investment in new stores in 2026.
North Harrow is one of four north London areas named by Aldi, alongside Wembley, Wood Green and Maida Hill. The company said it is focusing on communities that would benefit most from access to affordable, high-quality food.
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What Aldi is looking for in North Harrow
Aldi is seeking freehold, leasehold or long-leasehold sites in Greater London. The company said it prefers locations with good visibility and access, though it did not specify a minimum or maximum size for potential sites.
Landowners and agents in North Harrow are invited to submit proposals to Aldi’s real estate team at realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk. The company did not say how many sites it is considering in the area or when a decision might be made.
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Jobs and long-term plans
Aldi said new stores would create jobs for local residents. The company’s managing director of national real estate, Jonathan Neale, said the expansion would bring "great value to more customers" while offering "industry-leading pay".
We know how important it is for people to have access to affordable, high-quality food close to where they live, which is why we're focused on identifying the communities that would benefit most from a new Aldi store.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate, Aldi UK
The expansion is part of Aldi’s long-term target to open 1,500 stores nationwide. The company already has a presence in Harrow, with a store under construction on the former B&M site in Willesden High Road, expected to open later this year.
What happens next
Aldi has not set a timeline for selecting a site in North Harrow or for opening a new store. The company said it will continue to review proposals from landowners and agents across the priority areas.
Residents and landowners can contact Aldi’s real estate team directly. No public consultation or planning application has been submitted for a North Harrow site at this stage.
Questions this report answers
+How much will Aldi pay store assistants in North Harrow?
Aldi says store assistants within the M25 earn £14.88 an hour. The company claims this is among the highest rates in the supermarket sector. No specific wage for North Harrow has been confirmed.
+What kind of sites is Aldi looking for in North Harrow?
Aldi is seeking freehold, leasehold or long-leasehold sites with good visibility and access. The company has not specified a minimum or maximum size. Landowners can submit proposals to realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk.
+When will Aldi open a store in North Harrow?
Aldi has not set a timeline for selecting a site or opening a store in North Harrow. The company is still reviewing proposals from landowners and agents. No planning application has been submitted yet.
+How much is Aldi investing in London in 2026?
Aldi plans to invest more than £370 million in new stores across the UK in 2026. The company has named North Harrow as a priority area for this expansion.
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