Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

RANELAGH DRIVE, HA8 8HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANELAGH DRIVE, HA8 8HJ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British50.5%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour48
Vehicle crime22
Burglary21
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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London Academy

Good1716 pupils0.5 km
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Beit Shvidler Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Rosh Pinah Primary School

Good365 pupils0.9 km
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Broadfields Primary School

Good729 pupils1.0 km
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Aylward Primary School

Good483 pupils1.2 km
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Edgware Primary School

Good486 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lotus House1.0 km
  • The Green Man0.9 km
  • The Lost Jungle Ltd1.0 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.8 km
local_grocery_store

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