Headstone Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4UP is located in the Marlborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA1 4UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4UW, HA1 4TY, HA1 4FL, HA1 4SS, HA1 4UR, HA2 6PL, HA1 4ST, HA1 4UY, HA2 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA1 4UP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 45.4% | 48.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.6% | 51.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 37% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 48.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 41.5% | 52.1% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 33.6% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 21.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 35.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 29.7% | 31.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 28.6% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 36.6% | 34.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 37.4% 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 | 47.9% | 37.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 21.1% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 26% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.2% 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 | 43.6% | 37.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 38.2% | 35.1% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 12.9% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 7.8% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.8% | 3.8% | -31.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 27.8% | 1.7% | 26.1% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Drive was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headstone Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 264th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-09-27 | £551,880 |
| 186 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-05-09 | £535,021 |
| 184 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-03-26 | £450,392 |
| 198 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-01-29 | £558,283 |
| 194 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2015-10-23 | £639,558 |
HA1 4UP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4UP 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Community School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Junior School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TJ | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 1,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,507 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 | 3,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,578 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 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 778 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tcs Tutorial College Ltd 55 Palmerston Road , Wealdstone HA3 7RR | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham College School 11-17 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Restaurant | 1 Headstone Parade, Headstone Drive | 55 yd | |
| Mr Boba Tea Harrow | 79 Headstone Gardens, Harrow | 151 yd | |
| The Hungry Burger | Hot and Wicked, 3 The Quadrant | 152 yd | |
| Barrett Homes Building Site Canteen | Building Site, Hailsham Drive | 337 yd | |
| Electro Rent Ltd. | Unit 1, Waverley Industrial Estate | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanken Muslim Cultural Centre UK | Sri Lankan Cultural Centre, 2 Whitefriars Avenue | 781 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 784 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 798 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 808 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni Co Patties | 217A Harrow View, Harrow | 85 yd | |
| RFC PERI PERI CHICKEN | 217 Harrow View, Harrow | 96 yd | |
| Ho's Cottage | 4 The Quadrant, Headstone Gardens | 153 yd | |
| Mazar Restaurant | 3 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 688 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken | 15-17 High Street, Wealdstone | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 326 yd | |
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 636 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 672 yd | |
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 678 yd | |
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 588 yd |
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 664 yd | |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 995 yd | |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 1,060 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.