The Hawthorn Centre is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 2RF is located in the Greenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hawthorn Centre, Harrow, HA1 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 2HP, HA1 2QP, HA1 2QW, HA1 2QR, HA1 2SA, HA1 2RZ, HA1 2RB, HA1 2RA, HA1 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA1 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 40.4% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 42.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 58.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 22.6% | 10.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 44.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 15.2% | 3.2% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 13.2% | 2.6% | -10.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 38.9% | 59.5% | 20.6% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 35.7% 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 | 53.1% | 35.7% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 38.8% | 28.9% | 6.1% | 32.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 16.8% | -9.6% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% 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 | 51.2% | 35.5% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -47.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 21.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 21.8% | 14.0% | 2.9% | 18.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 11.2% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 76.7% | -31.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 32.5% | 0.9% | 31.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hawthorn Centre was 419.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hawthorn Centre has the 6th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 12th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Telecommunications Site The Hawthorn Centre, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-12-16 | £58,456 |
HA1 2RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 2RF 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 2RF 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 | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery Hartford Avenue , Kenton HA3 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,434 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 | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,274 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 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,218 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 | 530 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,319 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 | 397 yd | |
| Ammachi Idli & Dosa | 55 Station Road, Harrow | 400 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza | 21 Station Road, Harrow | 422 yd | |
| London Spice | 13 Station Road, Harrow | 422 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Superstore, Station Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 269-271 Station Road, Harrow | 703 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 785 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 941 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 971 yd | |
| Travellers Rest PH | The Travellers Rest, Kenton Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFC Xpress | 33 Station Road, Harrow | 397 yd | |
| The South kitchen | 27 Station Road, Harrow | 397 yd | |
| Skipper's Fish & Chips | 23 Station Road, Harrow | 397 yd | |
| Veggie Street Food | 63 Station Road, Harrow | 400 yd | |
| SKVP | 57 Station Road, Harrow | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Market (Arya) | 29 Station Road, Harrow | 397 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Station Road, Harrow | 449 yd | |
| Kabul-Beirut Supermarket & Halal | 8 Central Parade, Station Road | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Local, 303-305 Station Road | 882 yd | |
| Northwest Market | 293-295 Station Road, Harrow | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Elmgrove Primary School KENMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 460 yd |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Kenton Recreation Ground BRAMPTON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Energie Fitness For Women (Harrow) (Closed) 303-305 303-305 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Harrow High School GAYTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 994 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.