Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

MERTON ROAD, HA2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON ROAD, HA2 0AB.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HA2 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HA2 0AB combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£786k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 29.2% year-on-year.

home £786,875 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HA2 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Merton Road, 0.5km from Roxeth in Harrow. Administratively it sits within West Harrow ward and the Harrow West constituency.

For serious buyers, HA2 0AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £786k, down 29.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HA2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00010702 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA2 0AB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.7%
Asian / British Asian40.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 675,000

13 sales · Mean £ 682,846

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

Terraced

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HA2 0AB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour73
Other theft19
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Whitmore High School

Outstanding1684 pupils0.2 km
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Roxeth Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Hillview Nursery School

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement512 pupils0.7 km
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.8 km
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Vaughan Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils0.9 km
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The Jubilee Academy

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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The Welldon Park Academy

Inadequate463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • DC Fast Food0.3 km
  • Harrow School (Independent)0.8 km
  • Salt Bar0.5 km
  • Spire Cafe0.9 km
  • Coffee 2 Cocktails0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Lobsters Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Ammus express0.9 km
  • Everydayz Superstore0.9 km
  • Lenny's Caribbean0.8 km
  • Sam's Chicken0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Hill Foods0.8 km
  • Jasheer Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Ali Halal Butchers1.0 km
  • Danfe Store1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Harrow School Staff Sports Club0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • Maya Pub0.3 km
  • Windsock Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Magazin Romanesc1.0 km
  • Waitrose Petrol Station0.6 km
  • Asian Pearl Sea Foods0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Wild Hare (The)0.6 km
  • Wild Hare (The)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrow-On-The-Hill1.2 km
  • Northolt Park1.8 km
  • Sudbury Hill Harrow1.8 km