HA8 0AR 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00174904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYMPHONY CLOSE, HA8 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYMPHONY CLOSE, HA8 0AR.
379
32
£ 51,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA8 0AR 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
HA8 0AR has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0AR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 296,000
1 sales · Mean £ 296,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HA8 0AR is moderate at 52 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
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Farsi London0.7 km
- Cafe De La Poste1.0 km
- Flavours0.3 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Little Resham0.6 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Cozway0.8 km
- Edgware Food And Wine0.7 km
- Food 4 Less0.9 km
- Food Centre0.9 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Three Wishes0.8 km
- The VIP Lounge0.6 km
- The 19 Club1.0 km
- Blarneys Free House0.7 km
- Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- Ousheng Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Happy Caribbean0.8 km
- Hot Slice Pizza & Pasta0.6 km
- Kurk Grilled Chicken0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- London Edgware Premier Inn0.3 km
- Madonna Halley's Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.8 km
- Kenton3.3 km
- Hendon3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: HA80AR · Data under Open Government Licence