HA8 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roscoff Close, 0.6km from Watling in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Burnt Oak ward and the Hendon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HA8 0BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00174917 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSCOFF CLOSE, HA8 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSCOFF CLOSE, HA8 0BY.
614
32
£ 51,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA8 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, HA8 0BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 0BY. The average age is 32.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HA8 0BY is above average at 90 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
Shalom Noam Primary School
Watling Park School
Northgate School
Barnfield Primary School
Menorah Foundation School
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Edgware Primary School
Goldbeaters Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Burnt Oak Supermarket0.3 km
- Food 4 Less0.4 km
- Burnt Oak Wines0.3 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.3 km
- Pooles Newsagent0.2 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.3 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.3 km
- Ming Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- RCCT Romanian Culture Charity0.4 km
- Naijaspot0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Ariya Kitchen0.3 km
- HASNIM Restaurant0.6 km
- Bella0.4 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
- Reggae Spice0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Costcutters0.3 km
- Ousheng Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Class Food Centre0.4 km
- Oheneba Groceries0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Inn0.6 km
- Blarneys Free House0.3 km
- The 19 Club1.0 km
- Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- London Edgware Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.6 km
- Hendon3.4 km
- Kenton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.3 km
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HA80BY · Data under Open Government Licence