Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

HITCHIN LANE, HA7 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HITCHIN LANE, HA7 1DN.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HA7 1DN has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

HA7 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Hitchin Lane, 0.4km from Canons Park in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Canons ward and the Harrow East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HA7 1DN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HA7 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00184440 (shared with 5 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 HA7 1DN. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.6%
Asian / British Asian26.6%
Black / African / Caribbean30.1%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

HA7 1DN has low crime rates — 35 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour46
Other theft23
Vehicle crime23
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Avanti House School

Good1201 pupils0.4 km
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Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Good852 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlands School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km
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Camrose Primary With Nursery

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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Stanburn Primary School

Good755 pupils0.8 km
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Park High School

Requires Improvement1554 pupils0.8 km
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Canons High School

Good1276 pupils1.1 km
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Aylward Primary School

Good483 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bella pizza0.2 km
  • Bnova0.2 km
  • Canons Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
  • Centenary Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Expresso Lounge0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Buns & Shakes0.2 km
  • Good Friends Cafe0.3 km
  • Tops Pizza1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Prahova 2 Supermarket0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road Stores1.0 km
  • Honeypot Superstores0.2 km
  • Indital Uk Ltd0.4 km
  • Nutrivitamins Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Madonna Halley's Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kenton2.7 km
  • Harrow & Wealdstone3.0 km
  • Kenton Station3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Canons Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Canons Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Canons Park Underground Station0.2 km