Bessborough Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 3DS is located in the Harrow on the Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 3BU, HA1 3BX, HA1 3DH, HA1 3DB, HA1 3BY, HA1 3BT, HA1 3BZ, HA1 3DD, HA1 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA1 3DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 35% | 40.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 43.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54.2% | 62.8% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3DS this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 62.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 20.2% | 29.4% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 26.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 47.7% | 39% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 56.5% | 48% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 24.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% 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 | 52.7% | 47.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 22.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 6.1% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 10.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessborough Road was 364.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bessborough Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 21st highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 9 Retlas Court, 77 Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-02-26 | £363,032 |
| Retlas Court, 77 Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-09-27 | £119,232 |
| Flat 7 Retlas Court, 77 Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-12-20 | £389,593 |
| Flat 9 Retlas Court, 77 Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-08-02 | £278,744 |
| Flat 7 Retlas Court, 77 Bessborough Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-10-25 | £397,841 |
HA1 3DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3DS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,138 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 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School and Sports College Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa College London 35 Pinner Road , HA1 4ES | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Cafe | 10 Church Hill, Harrow | 486 yd | |
| Harrowall | Unit 2A, Neptune Road | 574 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 63 College Road, Harrow | 598 yd | |
| Mela Street Food | Food Kiosk 1, St Anns Shopping Centre | 618 yd | |
| The Doll's House on the Hill | 44 High Street, Harrow | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 190 yd | |
| The Page Centre | Presbytery, 22 Roxborough Park | 201 yd | |
| Wards Free House | Wards Public House, 38-40 Lowlands Road | 404 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 30 West Street | 589 yd | |
| Lokma Meze & Grill | 16 College Road, Harrow | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzel's | 75 College Road, Harrow | 589 yd | |
| Treats, Harrow Bus Station | Harrow Bus Station, College Road | 589 yd | |
| Battels | 64 High Street, Harrow | 645 yd | |
| Indian Bites | PS1 -St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road | 669 yd | |
| Good Chef | 144 Vaughan Road, West Harrow | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | First National House, 53-61 College Road | 614 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 678 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 St Anns Road, Harrow | 766 yd | |
| Hill Foods Supermarket | 43 High Street, Harrow | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Harrow College (Harrow-On-The-Hill Campus) HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS LOWLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Better Gym (Harrow) ST. ANNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Fitz Health Club (Harrow) HAVELOCK PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 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 | 818 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 849 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.