Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

HANDEL CLOSE, HA8 7QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDEL CLOSE, HA8 7QZ.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /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: HA8 7QZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HA8 7QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £895k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

HA8 7QZ is a sought-after residential area on Handel Close, 0.5km from Canons Park in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Canons ward and the Harrow East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HA8, HA8 7QZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HA8 7QZ are sourced from Output Area E00010608 (shared with 8 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 7QZ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.9%
Asian / British Asian42.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 895,000

1 sales · Mean £ 895,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HA8 7QZ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour58
Violence and sexual offences41
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Woodlands School

Outstanding135 pupils0.8 km
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Aylward Primary School

Good483 pupils0.8 km
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Camrose Primary With Nursery

Good400 pupils1.0 km
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Edgware Primary School

Good486 pupils1.0 km
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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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London Academy

Good1716 pupils1.2 km
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Avanti House School

Good1201 pupils1.2 km
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Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Good852 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Bibi Pattestri0.8 km
  • Guardian Newsagents0.9 km
  • Kosher Edge Supermarket0.9 km
  • New Look Retailers0.8 km
  • Shefa Mehadrin0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Malibu Club0.5 km
  • The VIP Lounge0.7 km
  • The Three Wishes0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Izgara Restaurant0.9 km
  • Lahore Tikka Masala0.7 km
  • Zen Buddha0.9 km
  • Mascalzone0.7 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Mooboo0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • China Palace0.8 km
  • Man Hong0.9 km
  • Edgware Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • London Edgware Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Madonna Halley's Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Express Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Mir Food Centre 20.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mill Hill Broadway2.7 km
  • Kenton3.4 km
  • Harrow & Wealdstone4.0 km