Headstone Parade is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA1 4UW 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 Parade, Harrow, HA1 4UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 4FL, HA2 6PL, HA1 4SS, HA1 4UP, HA2 6PN, HA2 6QG, HA2 6PJ, HA1 4TY, HA2 6QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA1 4UW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 51.4% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 54.6% | 48.6% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA1 4UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 48.8% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 39.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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% | 49.1% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 38.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 43% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.3% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 29.7% | 31.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 28.4% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 36.6% | 27.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -53.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, just 42.7% 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% | 42.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 30.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% 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% | 43.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 6.4% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.8% | 12.8% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 14.7% | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Parade was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headstone Parade has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 78th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B Headstone Parade, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-10-29 | £318,420 |
| 2A Headstone Parade, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2009-12-18 | £266,482 |
| 2A Headstone Parade, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-04-04 | £367,459 |
| 4B Headstone Parade, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-06-18 | £304,050 |
| 2A Headstone Parade, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-03-28 | £497,266 |
HA1 4UW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| 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 | 3,054 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 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,173 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 | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,685 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 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 736 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 962 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 15 yd | |
| Mr Boba Tea Harrow | 79 Headstone Gardens, Harrow | 81 yd | |
| The Hungry Burger | Hot and Wicked, 3 The Quadrant | 87 yd | |
| Barrett Homes Building Site Canteen | Building Site, Hailsham Drive | 384 yd | |
| Electro Rent Ltd. | Unit 1, Waverley Industrial Estate | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanken Muslim Cultural Centre UK | Sri Lankan Cultural Centre, 2 Whitefriars Avenue | 825 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 853 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 866 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 877 yd | |
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni Co Patties | 217A Harrow View, Harrow | 19 yd | |
| RFC PERI PERI CHICKEN | 217 Harrow View, Harrow | 58 yd | |
| Ho's Cottage | 4 The Quadrant, Headstone Gardens | 89 yd | |
| Mazar Restaurant | 3 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 757 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken | 15-17 High Street, Wealdstone | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 284 yd | |
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 657 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 741 yd | |
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 747 yd | |
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 797 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 | 510 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 526 yd |
| St Georges Hall PINNER VIEW | 618 yd | |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Harrow Recreation Ground MIDSUMMER COURT MIDSUMMER COURT HINDES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 1,038 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.