Sussex Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4NQ is located in the Headstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sussex Road, Harrow, HA1 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4NN, HA1 4NL, HA1 4PG, HA1 4PB, HA1 4NJ, HA1 4NH, HA1 4PU, HA1 4PA, HA1 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48% | 51.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 26.6% | 32.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 55.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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 | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 38.2% | 33.5% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 30.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 28.9% | 26.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 53.7% | 47.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 21.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.3% 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 | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 42.3% | 39.2% | 9.8% | 32.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 3.3% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.4% | 1.9% | -31.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 30.5% | 1.7% | 28.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Road was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sussex Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 265th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Sussex Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,300 | 2018-12-17 | £732,952 |
| 170 Sussex Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-02-10 | £664,938 |
| 174 Sussex Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2013-09-20 | £667,526 |
| 170 Sussex Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2009-10-09 | £629,415 |
| 176 Sussex Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2008-10-17 | £752,250 |
HA1 4NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4NQ 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 4NQ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 2,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,826 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 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | The Counting House, 352 Pinner Road | 450 yd | |
| Twist | 374 Pinner Road, Harrow | 450 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 464 yd | |
| Atlantis London Ltd | 63-65 Station Road, North Harrow | 486 yd | |
| Sagar Restaurant | 57 Station Road, North Harrow | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 546 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 546 yd | |
| Harrow Bowls Club | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel Bar | 273 Pinner Road, Harrow | 306 yd | |
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 343 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 412 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 524 yd | |
| Chicken City & Pizza | 79 Station Road, North Harrow | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 193 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 689 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 563 yd | |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.