HA2 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.3km from West Harrow in Harrow. Administratively it sits within West Harrow ward and the Harrow West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for HA2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00010692 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, HA2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, HA2 0AL.
384
34
£ 52,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA2 0AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HA2 0AL — age 34, 41% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA2 0AL. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 354,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HA2 0AL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitmore High School
Grange Primary School
Vaughan Primary School
Hillview Nursery School
Roxeth Primary School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Alexandra School
Longfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Jasheer Food & Wine0.1 km
- E S Food & Wine0.9 km
- Harrow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Harrow Village Store0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Salt Bar0.8 km
- DC Fast Food0.2 km
- Holroyd Howe Ltd0.8 km
- The Season Selection0.7 km
- Pizza Del Sud0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ammus express1.0 km
- Everydayz Superstore0.9 km
- Lenny's Caribbean0.9 km
- Sam's Chicken1.0 km
- Falafel salad Bar0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Maya Pub0.1 km
- Windsock Club0.7 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Wild Hare (The)0.2 km
- Wild Hare (The)0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asian Pearl Sea Foods1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Waitrose Petrol Station0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrow-On-The-Hill1.5 km
- Northolt Park1.7 km
- Sudbury Hill Harrow2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HA20AL · Data under Open Government Licence