Canterbury Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4PB 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 Canterbury Road, Harrow, HA1 4PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4PA, HA2 6DP, HA1 4NQ, HA1 4NN, HA2 6AP, HA1 4NB, HA2 6AN, HA1 4NH, HA1 4NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4PB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 4PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 29.1% | 31.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 59.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 50.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 35.3% | 39.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 36.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 40.9% | 35.6% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 57.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 57.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 56.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 35.2% | 34.7% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.5% | 1.5% | -34.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Hindu | 29.2% | 1.7% | 27.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 81.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canterbury Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 216th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2026-01-09 | £686,719 |
| 86 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2023-03-24 | £576,949 |
| 108 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-03-04 | £439,042 |
| 106 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-01-29 | £780,457 |
| 166 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2020-12-03 | £584,165 |
HA1 4PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4PB 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,204 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 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,741 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 | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,690 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 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalsa College London 35 Pinner Road , HA1 4ES | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skvp Express & Catering Services | 152 Pinner Road, Harrow | 524 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Counting House, 352 Pinner Road | 532 yd | |
| Twist | 374 Pinner Road, Harrow | 532 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 555 yd | |
| Headstone Lawn Tennis Club | Pavilion, Hillfield Close | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 629 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 629 yd | |
| Harrow Bowls Club | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel Bar | 273 Pinner Road, Harrow | 345 yd | |
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 439 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 510 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 608 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 161 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 629 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 757 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 467 yd | |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.