Bessborough Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 3DR is located in the West Harrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 3GE, HA1 3DU, HA1 3DF, HA1 3DQ, HA1 3YG, HA1 4AR, HA1 3DD, HA1 3DE, HA1 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA1 3DR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 54.5% | 56.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 43.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 3DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 37.6% | 49.7% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 34.4% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.1% | 46.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 15.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 43.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 23.6% | 21.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 39.2% | 31.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 58.6% | 45.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 15% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 24.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.4% 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 | 56.4% | 45.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 34.4% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 4.9% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 20.7% | 1.7% | 19.0% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessborough Road was 108.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bessborough Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 143rd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 1 Burrell Court Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2024-01-16 | £31,450 |
| Flat 8 Burrell Court Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-09-09 | £287,000 |
| Flat 11 Burrell Court Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-03 | £288,895 |
| Flat 4 Burrell Court Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-02-23 | £280,894 |
| Flat 9 Burrell Court Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2007-03-09 | £278,588 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA1 3DR 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,242 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 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Ltd | John Lyon School, Middle Road | 483 yd | |
| Spire Cafe | 10 Church Hill, Harrow | 501 yd | |
| The Doll's House on the Hill | 44 High Street, Harrow | 551 yd | |
| EightySix Restaurant and Bar | 86 High Street, Harrow | 608 yd | |
| GROVE ON THE HILL | Ground Floor Restaurant, 41 High Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 45 yd | |
| The Page Centre | Presbytery, 22 Roxborough Park | 289 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 30 West Street | 485 yd | |
| Wards Free House | Wards Public House, 38-40 Lowlands Road | 588 yd | |
| Harrow School Staff Sports Club | 25 High Street, Harrow | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battels | 64 High Street, Harrow | 551 yd | |
| Good Chef | 144 Vaughan Road, West Harrow | 716 yd | |
| Wenzel's | 75 College Road, Harrow | 765 yd | |
| Treats, Harrow Bus Station | Harrow Bus Station, College Road | 765 yd | |
| Coco Corner | 389 Station Road, Harrow | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Foods Supermarket | 43 High Street, Harrow | 648 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 655 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 779 yd | |
| Tesco | First National House, 53-61 College Road | 786 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 St Anns Road, Harrow | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Harrow College (Harrow-On-The-Hill Campus) HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS LOWLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Better Gym (Harrow) ST. ANNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Harrow School Sports Complex FOOTBALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Fitz Health Club (Harrow) HAVELOCK PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.