Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

ROCHESTER DRIVE, HA5 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER DRIVE, HA5 1DA.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 73,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HA5 1DA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HA5 1DA combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HA5 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Rochester Drive, 0.8km from Pinner in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Pinner South ward and the Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HA5, HA5 1DA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% 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 — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HA5 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00010980 (shared with 11 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 HA5 1DA. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian36.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,075,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,162,500

Semi-Detached

£ 885,500

1 sales · Mean £ 885,500

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

HA5 1DA has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime13
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Cannon Lane Primary School

Good793 pupils0.6 km
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West Lodge Primary School

Outstanding647 pupils0.7 km
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Pinner High School

Outstanding998 pupils0.8 km
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Harlyn Primary School

Good497 pupils1.3 km
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Coteford Infant School

Good244 pupils1.4 km
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Newnham Infant and Nursery School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Newnham Junior School

Outstanding359 pupils1.4 km
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Coteford Junior School

Good300 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Mini India1.0 km
  • Palma Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Wine Stop1.0 km
  • AVS Food Grocery0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Whittington0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Indulge0.9 km
  • Virundhu0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Peking Garden Take Away0.9 km
  • Sakee0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pinner Kebabs0.9 km
  • Alexandras0.7 km
  • DELHI CHOWK0.7 km
  • Pinner Chef Peking Cantonese Szechua0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Tudor Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headstone Lane3.0 km
  • Hatch End3.0 km
  • Ruislip3.1 km