Bethecar Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 1SF is located in the Marlborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bethecar Road, Harrow, HA1 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 1SG, HA1 1TD, HA1 1SE, HA1 1UT, HA1 1TQ, HA1 1UR, HA1 1TA, HA1 1SX, HA1 1TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA1 1SF is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 43% | 46.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 57% | 53.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA1 1SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 33.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 56.2% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 48.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 16.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 47.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 15.1% | 4% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33% 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 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 21% | 21.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 14.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 33.4% | 33% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -48.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 41.7% 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 | 56.8% | 41.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 23.5% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 7.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 23% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.3% 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 | 51.7% | 41.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 37.3% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 27.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 3.7% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 14.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 16.9% | 1.7% | 15.2% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethecar Road was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bethecar Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 241st lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bethecar Road, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-27 | £250,948 |
| 10 Bethecar Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2021-03-29 | £783,248 |
| 1 Bethecar Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2013-07-16 | £524,967 |
| 7A Bethecar Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2013-05-31 | £265,763 |
| 15 Bethecar Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-03-06 | £602,646 |
HA1 1SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HA1 1SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in HA1 1SF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,667 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 293 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish | 45 Station Road, Harrow | 305 yd | |
| London Spice | 13 Station Road, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza | 21 Station Road, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| Ammachi Idli & Dosa | 55 Station Road, Harrow | 317 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Superstore, Station Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 269-271 Station Road, Harrow | 642 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Harrow Bowls Club | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 706 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 86 St Anns Road, Harrow | 732 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFC Xpress | 33 Station Road, Harrow | 305 yd | |
| The South kitchen | 27 Station Road, Harrow | 305 yd | |
| Skipper's Fish & Chips | 23 Station Road, Harrow | 305 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 7 Station Road, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| Naan Staap | 11 Station Road, Harrow | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Market (Arya) | 29 Station Road, Harrow | 305 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Station Road, Harrow | 326 yd | |
| Kabul-Beirut Supermarket & Halal | 8 Central Parade, Station Road | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Local, 303-305 Station Road | 738 yd | |
| Northwest Market | 293-295 Station Road, Harrow | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Energie Fitness For Women (Harrow) (Closed) 303-305 303-305 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Better Gym (Harrow) ST. ANNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Fitz Health Club (Harrow) HAVELOCK PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.