Canterbury Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4PE 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 4PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4PD, HA1 4PH, HA1 4PJ, HA2 6AF, HA2 6AW, HA2 6AH, HA1 4PU, HA1 4PF, HA2 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4PE 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 4PE 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 17.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Canterbury Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 64th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80B Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-25 | £268,386 |
| Upper Maisonette 38 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-15 | £274,917 |
| 46 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-03-30 | £569,886 |
| 38 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2020-12-01 | £549 |
| 64 Canterbury Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £557,000 | 2017-01-05 | £672,011 |
HA1 4PE 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 | 2,565 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 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 2,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Sixth form centres | No | 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 | 260 yd | |
| Twist | 374 Pinner Road, Harrow | 260 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 321 yd | |
| Saras restaurant and bar | 28 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 345 yd | |
| Fabs Chicken and Pizza | 14 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 345 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 278 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 335 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 344 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 345 yd | |
| Popin pizza and kebab | 499 Pinner Road, Pinner Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 228 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 429 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 637 yd | |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.