Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

NORTHOLME GARDENS, HA8 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHOLME GARDENS, HA8 5BA.

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Population

515

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British37.3%
Asian / British Asian46.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour95
Burglary67
Vehicle crime44
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Good454 pupils0.3 km
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Northgate School

Outstanding5 pupils0.3 km
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Shalom Noam Primary School

229 pupils0.5 km
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Stag Lane Primary School

Good805 pupils0.5 km
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Edgware Primary School

Good486 pupils0.6 km
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Watling Park School

Good373 pupils0.6 km
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Woodlands School

Outstanding135 pupils0.8 km
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Camrose Primary With Nursery

Good400 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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