Canterbury Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4PD 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 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4PE, HA2 6AF, HA1 4PH, HA2 6AH, HA1 4PJ, HA2 6AW, HA2 6AQ, HA2 6AE, HA1 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4PD 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 | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 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 4PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 33.9% | 32.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 55.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 45% | 54.1% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 31.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 16.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 52.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 13% | 3.2% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 39.3% | 39.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 36.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 14.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 32.1% | 23.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -57.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 42.6% | 42.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 16% | 13.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 27.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.8% 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 | 42.4% | 42.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 43.8% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 34.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 3.4% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 2.9% | -28.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 29.6% | 1.7% | 27.9% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Canterbury Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 125th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35A Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-04-26 | £376,285 |
| 77 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2020-06-05 | £652,202 |
| 39 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-04-29 | £612,845 |
| 35B Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2019-09-09 | £337,369 |
| 67 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2019-04-30 | £887,552 |
HA1 4PD 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | - not rated | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Junior School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TJ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 4,812 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 | 670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 2,060 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 | 2,089 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 | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,713 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 | 1,801 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 | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atholl School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 280 yd | |
| Twist | 374 Pinner Road, Harrow | 280 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 346 yd | |
| Saras restaurant and bar | 28 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 361 yd | |
| Fabs Chicken and Pizza | 14 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 361 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 353 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 361 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 375 yd | |
| Popin pizza and kebab | 499 Pinner Road, Pinner Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 229 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 429 yd | |
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 1,072 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 569 yd |
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 624 yd | |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.