HA8 8HJ is a sought-after residential area on Ranelagh Drive, 0.6km from Edgware Bury in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Edgware ward and the Hendon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HA8, HA8 8HJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k, up 1.6% year-on-year. 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 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00000940 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANELAGH DRIVE, HA8 8HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANELAGH DRIVE, HA8 8HJ.
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44
£ 59,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA8 8HJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HA8 8HJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £504k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 8HJ. The average age is 44.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 504,000
4 sales · Mean £ 545,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HA8 8HJ has low crime rates — 24 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
London Academy
Beit Shvidler Primary School
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Broadfields Primary School
Aylward Primary School
Edgware Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Barnett's Deli0.8 km
- Louis Mann Kosher Butcher0.7 km
- Stop Shop0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Hadar / Sushi Haven0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Khosha0.8 km
- At Nanas0.8 km
- Eli's Pizza0.7 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Slamburger0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lotus House1.0 km
- The Green Man0.9 km
- The Lost Jungle Ltd1.0 km
- Baskin Robbins0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Express Food & Wine0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway2.4 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood3.5 km
- Kenton4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HA88HJ · Data under Open Government Licence