HA8 5BA is a safe, established residential area on Northolme Gardens, 0.5km from Little Stanmore in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Edgware ward and the Harrow East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00010635 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHOLME GARDENS, HA8 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHOLME GARDENS, HA8 5BA.
515
40
£ 55,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
47% of HA8 5BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 5BA. The average age is 39.7. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HA8 5BA has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Northgate School
Shalom Noam Primary School
Stag Lane Primary School
Edgware Primary School
Watling Park School
Woodlands School
Camrose Primary With Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Hard Work Cafe0.8 km
- Ariya Kitchen0.8 km
- HASNIM Restaurant0.9 km
- Farsi London0.8 km
- Bedidi0.8 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Burnt Oak Supermarket0.8 km
- Food 4 Less0.8 km
- Bahar Halal Meat0.8 km
- Burnt Oak Newstall0.8 km
- Eats & Bits0.8 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.8 km
- RCCT Romanian Culture Charity1.0 km
- Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The New Inn0.9 km
- The Three Wishes0.9 km
- Jameson's Bar0.7 km
- The VIP Lounge0.7 km
- Blarneys Free House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Mir Food Centre 20.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- London Edgware Premier Inn0.4 km
- Madonna Halley's Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway2.1 km
- Kenton3.0 km
- Hendon3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: HA85BA · Data under Open Government Licence