HA8 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Symphony Close, 0.8km from Little Stanmore in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Burnt Oak ward and the Hendon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00174904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYMPHONY CLOSE, HA8 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYMPHONY CLOSE, HA8 0AL.
379
32
£ 51,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA8 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines HA8 0AL — 61% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 0AL. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 331,000
6 sales · Mean £ 322,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HA8 0AL is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Northgate School
Edgware Primary School
Watling Park School
Shalom Noam Primary School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Menorah Foundation School
Barnfield Primary School
Stag Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Burnt Oak Wines0.7 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
- Pooles Newsagent0.4 km
- SR Food City0.5 km
- Burnt Oak Supermarket0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Ming Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Dixy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.7 km
- RCCT Romanian Culture Charity0.8 km
- China Palace0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Hard Work Cafe0.8 km
- Ariya Kitchen0.7 km
- HASNIM Restaurant0.9 km
- Curry Centre0.8 km
- Bedidi0.7 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The New Inn0.9 km
- The VIP Lounge0.6 km
- The Three Wishes0.8 km
- Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club0.1 km
- Malibu Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- London Edgware Premier Inn0.3 km
- Madonna Halley's Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Express Food & Wine0.9 km
- Mir Food Centre 20.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- Ousheng Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.7 km
- Kenton3.4 km
- Hendon3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: HA80AL · Data under Open Government Licence