Railway Approach is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 1XF is located in the Marlborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Approach, Harrow, HA1 1XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5BX, HA3 5AA, HA1 1XY, HA1 1UX, HA1 1XZ, HA3 5AS, HA3 5AY, HA3 5AX, HA3 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA1 1XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 52.4% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 41.9% | 47.6% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 1XF, 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 | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 35.9% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 6.8% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 36.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 20.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around HA1 1XF this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 28.2% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.1% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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 | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 14.4% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 19.9% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 17.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 37.1% | 29.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 59.5% | 48.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 22.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.7% 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 | 58.1% | 48.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 39.7% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 29.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 1.4% | -24.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 12% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Approach was 236.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 390.1% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Railway Approach has the 4th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Belmont and the 42nd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 Moon House Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2019-12-16 | £110,323 |
| Flat 2 Moon House Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-12-13 | £237,619 |
| Flat 3 Moon House Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2018-11-14 | £112,889 |
| Flat 1 Moon House Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2018-03-21 | £107,934 |
| Flat 8 Moon House Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-08-21 | £98,030 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA1 1XF 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 | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,195 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 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 208 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Thai Restaurant | 12 Masons Avenue, Harrow | 153 yd | |
| Americanu Express | 1-3 The Bridge, Harrow | 204 yd | |
| Taste Of Asia | 3 Masons Avenue, Harrow | 214 yd | |
| Tawkal Ltd | 8 High Street, Wealdstone | 271 yd | |
| London Spice | 13 Station Road, Harrow | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 214 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 388 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 430 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 643 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 100 High Street, Wealdstone | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fountain | 15 Masons Avenue, Harrow | 214 yd | |
| Chicken Village | 2 High Street, Wealdstone | 268 yd | |
| Naan Staap | 11 Station Road, Harrow | 304 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken | 15-17 High Street, Wealdstone | 308 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 7 Station Road, Harrow | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 359 yd | |
| Greenland Market (Arya) | 29 Station Road, Harrow | 393 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 395 yd | |
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 443 yd | |
| Asda | 35-43 High Street, Wealdstone | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 778 yd |
| Elmgrove Primary School KENMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 1,032 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.