Headstone Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 1PD is located in the Greenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headstone Road, Harrow, HA1 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 1EL, HA1 1GN, HA1 1GP, HA1 1YH, HA1 1BQ, HA1 3AW, HA1 1US, HA1 1HS, HA1 4FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 1PD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA1 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 50% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 31% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 45.9% | -14.1% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 25.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| White | 40.5% | 21.2% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -60.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, just 32.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 32.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -50.4% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 35.1% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 29.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.8% | 32.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 32.7% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 9.3% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13.3% | 1.2% | 12.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 14.6% | 1.7% | 12.9% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Road was 1291.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 400.3% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headstone Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 3rd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 492.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 255.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 8 Headstone Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2020-03-05 | £219,155 |
| Flat 11 8 Headstone Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2020-03-05 | £264,110 |
| Flat 14 8 Headstone Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2020-03-05 | £280,968 |
| Flat 1 8 Headstone Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2020-03-05 | £280,968 |
| Flat 2 8 Headstone Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2020-03-05 | £280,968 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Other | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Information and communication | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 17, St Georges Shopping Centre | 166 yd | |
| Pizza Express | St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road | 166 yd | |
| Prezzo | St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road | 166 yd | |
| Nando's | Units 10 And 11, St Georges Shopping Centre | 166 yd | |
| Noodle Stop | 59 St Anns Road, Harrow | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Free House | Wards Public House, 38-40 Lowlands Road | 128 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 86 St Anns Road, Harrow | 245 yd | |
| Lokma Meze & Grill | 16 College Road, Harrow | 315 yd | |
| The Moon On The Hill | Lynwood House, 373-375 Station Road | 456 yd | |
| Trinity | 380 Station Road, Harrow | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bites | PS1 -St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road | 168 yd | |
| Wenzel's | 75 College Road, Harrow | 245 yd | |
| Treats, Harrow Bus Station | Harrow Bus Station, College Road | 245 yd | |
| Burger King | Food Court, St Anns Shopping Centre | 267 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Food Kiosk 2, St Anns Shopping Centre | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 195 yd | |
| Tesco | First National House, 53-61 College Road | 289 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 St Anns Road, Harrow | 350 yd | |
| Sam 99p | 23-25 St Anns Road, Harrow | 390 yd | |
| Northwest Market | 293-295 Station Road, Harrow | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 62 yd |
| Better Gym (Harrow) ST. ANNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Fitz Health Club (Harrow) HAVELOCK PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Harrow College (Harrow-On-The-Hill Campus) HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS LOWLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Energie Fitness For Women (Harrow) (Closed) 303-305 303-305 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Harrow Hill Golf Course KENTON ROAD | golf | 875 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.