Ford Close is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4AX is located in the West Harrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ford Close, Harrow, HA1 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4DL, HA1 4AZ, HA1 4EJ, HA1 4AY, HA1 4ER, HA1 4EH, HA1 4DJ, HA1 3DP, HA1 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA1 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.2% | 40.8% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 45.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 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.
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 18.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 47.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 12.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 56.1% | 49.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 59.2% | 44% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 21.7% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 22.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% 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 | 57.4% | 43.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 26.4% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 5% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Close was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ford Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ford Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-03-03 | £543,982 |
| 20 Ford Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-06-24 | £251,224 |
| 21 Ford Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2022-01-21 | £511,572 |
| 8 Ford Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2022-01-14 | £529,067 |
| 1 Ford Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2019-05-22 | £640,978 |
HA1 4AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,285 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 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,686 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 | 1,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,016 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 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 1,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowall | Unit 2A, Neptune Road | 342 yd | |
| Sugar Rush London | 96 Pinner Road, Harrow | 473 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala Harrow | 102-108 Pinner Road, Harrow | 487 yd | |
| Secret of Mari Masala | 126 Pinner Road, Harrow | 503 yd | |
| Cafeto | 128 Pinner Road, Harrow | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 386 yd | |
| Wards Free House | Wards Public House, 38-40 Lowlands Road | 441 yd | |
| The Page Centre | Presbytery, 22 Roxborough Park | 449 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 86 St Anns Road, Harrow | 729 yd | |
| Harrow Bowls Club | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Chef | 144 Vaughan Road, West Harrow | 442 yd | |
| Ming Sing Peking & Szechuan Food TA | 122 Pinner Road, Harrow | 503 yd | |
| Indian Bites | PS1 -St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road | 648 yd | |
| Wenzel's | 75 College Road, Harrow | 662 yd | |
| Treats, Harrow Bus Station | Harrow Bus Station, College Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 366 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | First National House, 53-61 College Road | 698 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 St Anns Road, Harrow | 817 yd | |
| Sam 99p | 23-25 St Anns Road, Harrow | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Better Gym (Harrow) ST. ANNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Harrow College (Harrow-On-The-Hill Campus) HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS LOWLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Fitz Health Club (Harrow) HAVELOCK PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.