Cross Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4TS is located in the Headstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Road, Harrow, HA1 4TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4SE, HA1 4TQ, HA1 4SG, HA1 4SF, HA1 4RD, HA1 4TH, HA1 4SD, HA1 4SL, HA1 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4TS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 47.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 56% | 52.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around HA1 4TS this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 56% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 15% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 57.7% | 50.4% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 63.6% | 56.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 18.4% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 56.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 24.5% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 2.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 202nd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cross Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2003-12-05 | £201,483 |
| 3 Cross Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2000-12-15 | £195,197 |
| 3 Cross Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,500 | 1999-07-20 | £192,363 |
HA1 4TS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 4TS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,012 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 | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,112 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstone Lawn Tennis Club | Pavilion, Hillfield Close | 313 yd | |
| Mr Boba Tea Harrow | 79 Headstone Gardens, Harrow | 435 yd | |
| The Hungry Burger | Hot and Wicked, 3 The Quadrant | 477 yd | |
| Barracuda Restaurant | 1 Headstone Parade, Headstone Drive | 482 yd | |
| Seva Park Cafe | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Bowls Club | Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFC PERI PERI CHICKEN | 217 Harrow View, Harrow | 423 yd | |
| Ni Co Patties | 217A Harrow View, Harrow | 456 yd | |
| Ho's Cottage | 4 The Quadrant, Headstone Gardens | 478 yd | |
| Aj Pizza's Limited | 123 Headstone Road, Harrow | 814 yd | |
| Ming Sing Peking & Szechuan Food TA | 122 Pinner Road, Harrow | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 581 yd | |
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 647 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 960 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 1,087 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 158 yd | |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.