Penketh Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 3JX 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 Penketh Drive, Harrow, HA1 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 3LB, HA1 3JY, HA1 3XJ, HA1 3LA, HA2 0NA, HA2 0ND, HA2 0NJ, HA1 3LD, HA1 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA1 3JX 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 | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of HA1 3JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 51.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 15.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 56% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 33.4% | 37.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 34.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 41.1% | 36% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 55.4% | 45.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 16.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 22.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.2% 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 | 53.1% | 44.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 38.2% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.3% | 6.4% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 26.3% | 1.7% | 24.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penketh Drive was 403.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.7% higher than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penketh Drive has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 15th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Penketh Drive, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2018-06-11 | £1,423,558 |
| 4 Penketh Drive, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2011-09-16 | £2,009,891 |
HA1 3JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 3JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma V | 10 South Hill Avenue, Harrow | 255 yd | |
| Kebabish | 229 Northolt Road, Harrow | 417 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sud | Shop 8 And 9, South Harrow Market | 448 yd | |
| South Harrow Fish Shop LTD | 230b Northolt Road, Harrow | 463 yd | |
| Sambal Kitchen & Diner | 247 Northolt Road, Harrow | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 548 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 660 yd | |
| The White Horse | 50 Middle Road, Harrow | 769 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 773 yd | |
| Harrow Cricket Club | Wood End Road, Harrow | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Chicken | 191 Northolt Road, Harrow | 370 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 227 Northolt Road, Harrow | 414 yd | |
| George's Plaice | 202 Northolt Road, Harrow | 420 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 233 Northolt Road, Harrow | 425 yd | |
| 222 Cafe | 222 Northolt Road, Harrow | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 462 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 582 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 584 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 600 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orley Farm School Grass Pitches SOUTH HILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Orley Farm School SOUTH HILL AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Roxeth Recreation Ground KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| St Dominic'S Sixth Form College MOUNT PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Harrow Cricket Club WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| The Lyonian Pavilion SOUTH VALE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Sudbury Hill) GREENFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,017 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.